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Expatriates throng immigration offices in Kuwait
Expatriates in Kuwait are reported to be thronging the immigration offices in the six governorates, seeking family visit visa applications, and extension of family visit visas, following recent announcement by the Interior Ministry that the visit visas will be valid for three months.
Shopping malls considered promoting tourism in Gulf countries
Increasing numbers of shopping malls have contributed to promoting tourism in Gulf countries during the past five years, with the malls rapidly increasing on par with the increase in spending, reports KUNA.
UK Embassy in Kuwait gaining popularity with new service enhancements
With the several hundreds of locals travelling to near and far destinations, the UK Visa Center is now handling an average of 400 visa applications per day, and 95 percent of these applicants are Kuwaitis, reveals the British Embassy in Kuwait.
Kuwait may consider granting permanent residency to expatriates
The government in Kuwait is considering a proposal that provides permanent residency to few bedoons (stateless Arabs) and expatriates residing in Kuwait, revealed the Interior Minister, Sheikh Jabel Al-Khaled Al-Sabah, yesterday.
First women only Islamic holding company established in Kuwait
The first Islamic holding company, fully established and directed by women, which aims to serve the women population in the country, has been launched in Kuwait.
Kuwait Airways to be privatized in ten months
Kuwait Airways, which has been suffering huge losses, is likely to be privatized in the next ten months, reports the official news agency.
IHG, Bukhamseen Group pact initiates Staybridge Suite properties in Kuwait
The InterContinental Hotel s Group (IHG) and the Bukhamseen Group Holding Company have entered into an agreement to introduce IHGs extended-stay brand to Kuwait.
Housing for citizens, emphasized
A Municipal Council candidate of fourth constituency, Bader Ahmad Al-Kandari, has reiterated the prominence of accomplishing the state general structural plans, and has stated that authorities should secure housing for more than 5 million people in 30 years.
Kuwait resumes visa stamping to Indian workers
Kuwait has resumed stamping of visas of Indian domestic workers, following agreement to adopt a Kuwaiti model based work contract.
Etihad introduces two new Kuwait-India routes
Etihad Airways has announced the introduction of flights to Kozhikode and Chennai in India, from its Kuwait and Abu Dhabi home base, beginning 1st August 2008.
Kuwait plans entry fee to restrict influx of expatriates
With a view to curb the recent influx of expatriates to Kuwait, the State plans to charge an entry fee from visitors entering the country.
Passport renewal facility for citizens to go online shortly
The General Department of Citizenship and Passport Affairs soon plans to launch its online services, so that citizens can now renew their passports online.
