Yasmena Al Mulla

Correspondent

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Kuwait: Schedule for Nepal, Bangladesh flights soon

Direct flights between Kuwait and India resumed on Tuesday with approximately five flights

It is expected that within a few days, direct flights from the three countries will operate and a schedule with the timing and airline carriers will be announced.

Kuwait to allow return of sports fans to stadiums

Only those vaccinated can enter and a 30 per cent capacity is set for all stadiums

The government stated only those who are vaccinated will be allowed entry. In addition, the number of sports fans should not exceed 30 per cent of the capacity of the stadium.

Kuwait launches online platform for visa transfers

It enables employers to apply for work permits; transfer workers between sectors

Employers will be able to apply for work permits for their employees and change workers from one sector to another via the online platform.

Flights from 6 banned nations to Kuwait to resume soon

On Tuesday, DGCA said flights from Egypt and India have not yet resumed

Kuwait Airways has obtained special government approval to call back into service 250 of the retired pilots, crew and engineers, due to shortages created by the aviation boom in the region.

Kuwait to increase daily passengers to 10,000

Directorate General of Civil Aviation awaiting final approval from government

Travellers arrive at Kuwait international Airport, in Farwaniya, about 15km south of Kuwait City.

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait ban citizens from Indonesia travel

Countries urge citizens who are already there to return at earliest opportunity

A road leading to the city centre usually filled with traffic is pictured deserted in Jakarta, after the government imposed restrictions two weeks ago on public activities to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Kuwait to allow workers in 6 sectors to transfer jobs

These include manufacturing, agriculture, herding, fishing, cooperatives, free zones

Decision was issued to allow for more market flexibility due to a shortage in the labour market, mainly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: GCC puts faith in fast-paced vaccinations

Curbs on travel have recently been relaxed in most countries, except Oman

Curbs on movement and travel have recently been relaxed in most GCC countries, home to large communities of migrant workers.

Kuwait allows import of birds from five countries

Authorities have confirmed these countries are fee from bird flu

The five countries are Kazakhstan, Italy, Croatia, the Philippines and Finland. Illustrative image.

Kuwait detects Indian strain in a number of people

Health ministry conducting genetic examinations of virus to study pattern

The Ministry of Health is conducting genetic examinations of the virus to study its pattern.

Kuwait okays emergency use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Kuwait has contracted US pharmaceutical company to supply vaccines

The decision comes after the Minister of Health, Dr. Basel Al Sabah, announced earlier this week that Kuwait has contracted US pharmaceutical companies to supply both the Johnson & Johnson and Moderna vaccines.

Kuwait Crown prince meets Mohammed Bin Salman

This is first such visit for Sheikh Mishal since he was appointed Crown Prince

The two leaders discussed bilateral relations between their two countries and reviewed regional and international developments.

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