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Linking expats' residency to educational level - Twelve recommendations to adjust demographic structure
Minister Hind Al-SubaihKUWAIT: Minister of Social Affairs and Labor and Planning Hind Al-Subaih stressed that a draft will be ready by the beginning of the new year on a schedule needed to implement the Cabinet's instructions concerning adjusting Kuwait's demographic structure. Subaih added that a committee formed by the Cabinet had set 12 recommendations including linking expatriates' residency to their educational level and qualification,...
This photo published by Al-Rai yesterday shows what the newspaper says a collage taken from the website showing some of the single mothers with their children
US single moms sue Kuwaiti, GCC alleged fathers of their kids
This photo published by Al-Rai yesterday shows what the newspaper says a collage taken from the website showing some of the single mothers with their childrenKUWAIT: In view of the growing number of single mothers in the US, a number of American women with children recently decided to sue Arab students who they claim are the real fathers of their kids and the result of extramarital relationships.The women seized the opportunity of the creation...
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Fake psychiatric patients, doctors won't escape prison and fines
KUWAIT: Well-informed sources at the public prosecution's office warned that severe penalties are currently being prepared for those pretending to suffer from psychiatric diseases or disorders as well as doctors who give them such certificates. "Penalties will vary between prison and fines," said the sources.The sources added that a government bill in this regard was meant to protect psychiatric patients' rights and at the same time put an end to...
KUWAIT: His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah is seen in a group photo with National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem, as well as Chairman of the House of Representatives of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Tajikistan Shukurjon Zuhurov and his accompanying delegation. — KUNA
Crown Prince receives Tajik Speaker, UN Special Advisor
KUWAIT: His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah is seen in a group photo with National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem, as well as Chairman of the House of Representatives of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Tajikistan Shukurjon Zuhurov and his accompanying delegation. — KUNAKUWAIT: His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Seif palace...
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Human rights observed at prisons: Interior Ministry - GCC Inmates Week underway
KUWAIT: The Interior Ministry's Assistant Undersecretary for Correctional Facilities Affairs Major General Khaled Al-Deyyeen stressed that human rights are being fully observed in various correctional facilities and prisons. Speaking on the sidelines of the 'Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Inmates Week' activities which kicked off yesterday, Deyyeen said that Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khaled Al-Sabah and his...
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Kuwait Ports Authority's syndicate suspends sit-in
KUWAIT: Upon promises by Director Sheikh Yousif Al-Abdullah to take their demands into full consideration, the employees' syndicate at the Kuwait Ports Authority suspended a sit-in that had been scheduled for yesterday. Syndicate Chairman Captain Abdullah Al-Serhaid announced suspending the sit-in until further notice in a press conference held at the Ports Authority headquarters, where he stressed that the authority's board of directors had...
Attorney Fajer Ahmed
Termination Indemnity
There are different terms used in law and by the general public to refer to Termination Indemnity, some of our readers use “End of service benefits” and “termination indemnity” interchangeably, and because I want to make this as simple as possible I will not get into the specifics of each term and instead just use “Termination indemnity”. I decided today to write about termination indemnity as I have received multiple questions on...
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Filipina wife slashes Kuwaiti husband's 'sensitive parts'
KUWAIT: A citizen was placed in the intensive care unit by urologists at a hospital after he was attacked. He was seen bloodied outside his house with an injury in his lower abdomen, and told police his Filipina wife caused it. The medical report said there was a cut in a very sensitive part of his body. The man underwent surgery, then was placed under intense observation. His wife was arrested and is being questioned about her actions.Fugitive...
Captagon tablets found with a passenger who tried to smuggle them through the airport.
Syrian attempts to smuggle 100,000 Captagon tablets
Captagon tablets found with a passenger who tried to smuggle them through the airport.KUWAIT: Airport customs officers foiled an attempt to smuggle 100,000 Captagon tablets. Airport customs supervisor Suleiman Al-Fahd said the officers caught a Syrian man who attempted to smuggle the tablets hidden in sweets' boxes. He was sent to concerned authorities. Meanwhile, Nuwaiseeb customs found 120 electronic cigarettes, that are banned in...
A gasoline transport truck engulfed in flames following at Sixth Ring Road yesterday.
Man killed in fight over traffic dispute
KUWAIT: A non-Kuwaiti man was killed and another was injured during a fight with two others along the Seventh Ring Road yesterday, said security sources, noting that the two suspects were still at large. The sources added that the fight started with an argument over traffic rights and soon developed into a fight, in which one of the assailants used a knife to attack his foes. A case was filed and search is on for the suspects. A gasoline...
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When An Expat Sneezed In My Face
Yesterday I went to Hawally, aka 'the capital of fog', or you may call it 'Kuwait's New York', where I met an expatriate friend working at a simple cafe with a very long menu of beverages you can order. But you only end up having tea or coffee with some other types of beverages from time to time that are served according to what my friend believes best suits the customer's mood. Sitting in the cafe yesterday, we both exchanged silent looks...
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2015, the year that IS terror went global
PARIS: From the blood spilled in the streets of Paris to the San Bernardino shootings, the world in 2015 showed its vulnerability to the brand of terror perpetrated by Islamic State jihadists. Over the past 12 months, the group that took root in Iraq and in the chaos of the Syrian war has turned its focus from territorial gains to hitting at "distant enemies". "The Islamic State... has gone global," said Richard Barrett, a former head of...
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Kuwait posts KD 1.6bn deficit
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Concept of turning on or off ac or air conditioner by remote control.
AC advice: Traveling? Adjust, don’t turn off!
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Kuwait and UAE Guards strengthen cooperation
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Amer Al-Shawaf
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Seif Palace
Concerned bodies urged to protect digital infrastructure, develop electronic systems