Tag: kuwait news
Woman beaten in public by a man
A Kuwaiti woman sustained a rib fracture and injuries on her face and her body when she was beaten by a Kuwaiti man in public in Fintas area, says Al-Seyassah.
Two Pakistanis, army officer dead
A Bedoun military officer of rank “First Master Sergeant” and two Pakistani employees of Ministry of Defense died when a military vehicle collided with a civilian vehicle on Artal Road. A Kuwaiti citizen and his wife, who were in the other vehicle, were seriously injured.
Terrorist’ seeks 2nd chance, he been in Kuwait for one month
A Canadian who admitted to plotting a terrorist attack on New York City and has spent a month in a psychological ward in Kuwait, and eight months in rehab in Egypt is pleading for “a second chance” in a letter submitted to the court ahead of his upcoming sentencing, reports Al-Qabas daily.
Total ban on Bangladeshi recruitment in Kuwait
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior has issued a decree imposing a total ban on the recruitment of Bangladeshis, reports Al-Jaridah daily.
Rethink on health fees for expats
Minister of Health Sheikh Dr Basel Al-Sabah said the government has proposed re-evaluation of health fees for expatriates. Asked about the study on the negative and positive aspects of the fee increase, the minister confirmed a committee has been formed to conduct the study and prepare a report on the new fees stipulated in decision numbers 293 and 294/2017. He explained the re-evaluation will be based on the comments and questions raised by hospitals and health centers.
Kuwait has most powerful plans in Gulf
Recent report of the City Group indicates Kuwait has one of the most powerful financial plans in the Gulf, and the country’s financial reserve is worth $400 billion through funds accumulated since 1985.
Kuwait extends amnesty two months
Ministry of Interior has extended the amnesty period for another two months starting from February 23 to April 22 for violators of residency law to either exit the country or amend their residency status.
Justice for Joanna
The Lebanese Interpol upon a request from its Kuwaiti counterpart is looking for the alleged murderers of Filipino domestic worker Joanna Daniela Demafelis, reports Al-Anba daily.
Joanna Demafelis dead body arrived to Manila
The Philippines Ambassador to Kuwait Renato Pedro Villa has revealed the details of the meeting between the Foreign Minister of the Philippines and Kuwait’s Ambassador Saleh Musaed Ahmad Al-Thuwaikh in Manila where they discussed the situation of the Filipinos working in Kuwait.
Hunt launched for ‘hacker’
Just after 24 hours after penetrating the website of the Interior Ministry, the same hacker is said to have managed to access the site of the Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW), reports Al-Shahed daily. According to reliable sources affirmed Kuwait’s Interior Ministry is coordinating efforts with its Saudi counterpart to identify the hacker who is targeting state institutions.
