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Al-Wasem season, rainy days delayed in Kuwait - Kuwait - KUWAIT: A picture taken yesterday showing rain clouds over Kuwait. - KUNA By Ben Garcia KUWAIT: The rainy season has been delayed for a couple of days or even ...

Citizens of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, Syria, Sudan need minister’s consent

Kuwait City: While Kuwait began its COVID-19 vaccination campaign almost two months ago, apart from frontline and health workers, Kuwaitis have been given the priority in receiving the vaccine over non-Kuwaiti residents, regardless of their age and health conditions. But now, an informed health source told Al Rai that expats will begin receiving the vaccine in six weeks and domestic workers will be prioritised. During a special closed meeting at the National Assembly (parliament) on Tuesday, th...

Kuwait City: Kuwait is preparing to receive 200,000 doses of the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine by next week, Al Qabas reported. A source revealed to Al Qabas that an additional 800,000 doses will arrive by February or March at the latest. While Kuwait has placed an order for the Oxford vaccine, administering the vaccine will be contingent on official approval locally, as it first must be licenced before its arrival. Once the Oxford vaccine arrives and is approved it will be easier to store, compar...