Author: Hofumam

Ambassador of Peru Carlos Velasco revealed the embassy presented a proposal to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait to negotiate an agreement on visa-free travel for Kuwaiti citizens to Peru. “We believe we can start the procedures and hopefully approve this in the short term,” he said. During a lunch event with local media, the ambassador said his country is also trying to arrange a meeting with the Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources to develop agriculture in Kuwait. “Peru is known for its fruits and vegetables, and we would like to improve the process in Kuwait…

Dubai: The Kuwaiti Ministry of the Interior has issued a warning to both Kuwaiti citizens and expatriates against openly violating the fasting law during the month of Ramadan. In a tweet posted on its official Twitter account, the ministry reminded citizens and residents that breaking the fasting rule in public during the day will result in punishment. The statement warned that those found openly violating the fasting rule could face imprisonment for up to one month or a fine of up to 100 dinars, or both. The ministry urged people to respect the religious observance of Ramadan and to refrain…

CAIRO – 20 February 2023: As part of their promotional visits to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, an Egyptian delegation grouping executive leaderships of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) held a series of meetings with as many as 20 mega investment institutions in Riyadh, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The meetings were held to cast a spotlight on the latest developments in the Egyptian economy. In a statement Monday, the FRA said that the promotional tours coincide with the announcement of the Egyptian government about its intention to CAIRO, Feb…

Tourism Minister Makram Queisi on Saturday met with the president and members of the Tourist Transport Association, as well as the president and members of the Sector Skills Council for Tourism and Hospitality, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. During the meeting, Queisi stressed that tourist transport is considered an essential pillar in the Jordanian tourism industry, praising the association’s role within the sector. Queisi affirmed the ministry’s keenness to enhance the competitiveness of tourist transport and provide the Kingdom’s visitors the best services by offering modern transport systems. Head of the Tourism Transport Association, Abdel Sattar Abu Hassan, extended…

Private firms cannot make new employees start their jobs unless their residence visas have been obtained from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has clarified. The ministry explained on its website that firms should not make their new employees start work based on obtaining the initial work permits, because this permit is only provided temporarily to the new employee in order to complete the residency procedures. The MoHRE was responding to frequently asked questions when it clarified these rules. Officials said that when a person is granted a permit to…

The rival states of Iran and Saudi Arabia have had ups and downs in their relations during the 43 years since the Iranian revolution. In 2016, they cut diplomatic ties after protesters attacked the Saudi embassy in Iran, amid a bilateral dispute over the execution of Saudi Shia cleric Nimr al-Nimr. Since then, the two countries have held five rounds of talks, with positive results – but after protests erupted in Iran over the death of a young woman arrested by morality police this September, the process was interrupted. Relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia are now at a low point, and some are speculating that negotiations might be dead. These developments…