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Indian embassy Kuwait celebrates Republic Day

January 27th, 2012 No comments

KUWAIT: The Indian embassy Kuwait celebrated India’s 63rd Republic Day in an atmosphere of joy and patriotic fervor. A large number of Indians from different walks of life including hundreds of school children and women flocked to the embassy to participate in the celebration, one of the most significant days on India’s national calendar.

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Gulfnet to showcase latest services at InfoConnect 2012

January 26th, 2012 No comments

Kuwait: Gulfnet Communications, the leading internet and online data services company in Kuwait, today announced that it will have a stand at InfoConnect 2012, which will be held at the Kuwait Fair Grounds between 29 January and 4 February 2011.

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India observes 63rd Republic Day, displays military might

January 26th, 2012 No comments

NEW DELHI: A strong and resurgent India is celebrating its 63rd Republic Day on Thursday. This year’s parade will highlight the nation’s achievements in various fields alongwith the military prowess, scintillating display of air power as also country’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.

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‘Cancellation of sponsorship system still under study’

January 25th, 2012 No comments

KUWAIT: A meeting between the representatives of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was held to put finishing touches to a draft law to import foreign manpower into the country, reports Al-Dar daily quoting a reliable from the Social Affairs and Labor Ministry as saying.

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Three women arrested in Kuwait for being naked under abayas

January 24th, 2012 No comments

Shoppers in a shopping complex in Salmiya, Kuwait, were shocked when police arrived to arrest three young women who were found to be naked under their abayas. According to police sources quoted in the Kuwaiti daily al-Rai, two of the women were from Gulf countries, whilst the third was a Kuwaiti; one was a minor.

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‘Kuwait work visas only after polls’: MoSL

January 23rd, 2012 No comments

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor will start issuing work visas only after the National Assembly elections and the formation of the new government, reports Al-Dar daily quoting reliable sources.

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Kuwait kite team flies national flag in India

January 23rd, 2012 No comments

KUWAIT: A Kuwaiti kite-flying team has displayed the world’s largest kite during the annual kite-flying festival in India dazzling onlookers who watched the gigantic Kuwaiti flag decorating the skies.

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Minus 3 degrees recorded, Kuwait experiences extreme cold

January 22nd, 2012 No comments

KUWAIT: Since late Friday, the country has experienced an uncommonly cold weather as temperature dropped below freezing in many areas, Kuwait Meteorology Center said yesterday.

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Kuwait traffic dept plans increasing fines & penalties

January 22nd, 2012 No comments

KUWAIT: The traffic sector is currently studying the possibility of increasing fines and penalties for traffic violations, reports Al-Anba daily.

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Labour to expand expat recruitment from 36 vocations to 40

January 21st, 2012 No comments

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour plans to expand the scope of recruitment of expatriate workers from 36 vocations to 40 to satisfy the needs of the labor market, but the procedure will be governed by many regulations.

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Indian teacher stunned on finding Rs 49000 crores in bank

January 19th, 2012 No comments

A teacher in India got the shock of his life when he checked his bank account online and found 490 billion rupees (9.8 billion dollars). Parijat Saha could not believe his eyes when a check at an ATM confirmed his billionaire status, on paper at least.

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February 2 to be declared a holiday

January 19th, 2012 No comments

KUWAIT: The Cabinet has issued a decision to declare Thursday, Feb 2 as holiday instead of Saturday, Feb 4, 2012, which falls on a weekend.

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Kuwait to be ‘freezing cold’ this weekend: Official

January 19th, 2012 No comments

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s weather on Thursday will continue to be sunny with light to moderate northwesterly to northerly wind, said Mohammad Karam, Director of Kuwaiti Meteorological Center at The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

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Visit to work visa transfer soon for public sector projects

January 18th, 2012 No comments

KUWAIT: Kuwait will soon allow expatriate labor forces to transfer visitor’s visas to work permits, only if they are hired by private companies to work in public sector ventures. The announcement was made on Monday by a senior government official.

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Low wage earning expats forced to engage in illegal jobs

January 18th, 2012 No comments

KUWAIT: Workers and laborers are finding it harder to make both ends meet caused by below standard wages received, failure of employers to comply with work contracts increase in salaries, settlement of expenses incurred as imposed by job placement agencies prior to deployment and fast rising cost of living in the country.

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Illegal pills for boosting sexual power being sold in Kuwait City

January 17th, 2012 No comments

KUWAIT: Illegal medicines touted to boost sexual vigor are reportedly being sold in large quantities in Souq Wajif, Kuwait City, says Al-Mustaqbal Arabic daily.

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8,543 imported liquor bottles seized in Kuwait

January 16th, 2012 1 comment

KUWAIT: Officials of the Directorate-General for Drug Control arrested an Asian expatriate for trafficking in alcohol and recovered 8,543 bottles of imported liquor worth half million dinars from his possession, states the Interior Ministry.

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Kuwait woos Indian investors, promises tax free 100% ownership

January 15th, 2012 No comments

NEW DELHI: A senior Kuwaiti official on Thursday wooed big Indian companies to make investments in Kuwait, and promised them various benefits like no tax for ten years and no need to enter into partnerships with Kuwaiti firms.

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Kuwaiti female shooter qualifies for London Olympics

January 15th, 2012 No comments

DOHA: After coming third in the general standings at Asian qualifiers for the 10m air rifle individuals on Saturday, female shooter Maryam Erzouqi earned Kuwait’s first place at the London 2012 Summer Olympics.

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MoH: Two cases in Kuwait do not make a meningitis epidemic

January 14th, 2012 No comments

KUWAIT: Ministry of Health issued a statement asserting that one of the two cases administered to Al-Sabah Hospital does not match the symptoms of meningitis, while the other case has yet to be confirmed.

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Where should NRIs invest their gains from a weak rupee

January 14th, 2012 No comments

The rupee was quoting at 44.8001 against the US dollar seven months ago, and has depreciated 18.28% since then. A falling rupee is not the best news for us, but it definitely is for exporters and NRI investors who will receive more rupee funds on conversion. Given the current scenario, NRIs have some good investment options to park their surplus funds.

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Ruby Tuesday Kuwait launches special Ribs festival

January 12th, 2012 No comments

This season your favorite Ribs are half their prices, from classic barbecue ribs to ribs & fire wings we have it all for you with this promotion.

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India: Foreign retailers like Ikea can now open 100% owned stores

January 12th, 2012 No comments

Pantaloon Retail India Ltd. climbed to its highest in four weeks, leading a surge in shares of Indian vendors after the government yesterday formally removed the limit on foreign investment in single-brand retail.

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Kuwait may have lowest pay hike among GCC countries in 2012

January 11th, 2012 No comments

Qatar has the highest average pay while lowest pay hikes will be in Bahrain and Kuwait, says expert. Employees in countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman are likely to see the best pay hikes among Gulf nations this year, according to an expert in the recruitment industry.

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Kuwait’s Alshaya plans 100-million Pound UK investment

January 11th, 2012 No comments

M.H. Alshaya Co., a Kuwaiti retail franchise operator, said it plans to invest 100 million pounds ($155 million) in the U.K. retail industry over the next two years through its acquisition of La Senza U.K.

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