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We, the AmCham Kuwait, mark the 30th of July, World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, by reaffirming our commitment to supporting worker protections, including: The prohibition against the confiscation of workers’ passports; Ensuring workers can transfer employers without illegal punitive or preventative measures; The ban on the buying and trading of fraudulent visas; Ensuring workers have recourse in cases of mistreatment or abuse. As a signatory to the UN Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children, Kuwait has long been a close partner in preventing the scourge of human trafficking among our businesses. We will continue to uphold UN and U.S. standard practices on these issues. We appreciate the Government of Kuwait’s efforts on these issues and encourage our private sector partners to join us in fostering a business environment reflecting international best practices.
Sincerely,
ABCK - AmCham Kuwait
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2021 Trafficking in Persons Report
Today the State Department released its annual Trafficking In Persons report, which you can read here: https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-trafficking-in-persons-report/kuwait/. This report is the world’s most comprehensive resource of governmental anti-trafficking efforts and reflects the United States’ commitment to global leadership on this key human rights and law enforcement issue. In 2021, Kuwait maintained its Tier 2 ranking and continues to make progress.
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We focus on the distribution and retail of healthy products in the region, as we establish joint ventures and alliances with multinational companies across the U.S. and across the globe.
We operate throughout all supermarkets & co-ops and have a free home delivery service all over Kuwait.
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KDIPA organizes the 5th Annual meeting of the Permanent Committee for Streamlining Business Environment & Enhancing Competitiveness to discuss the latest reforms of the 2022 report
KDIPA organized the fifth annual meeting with the Doing Business Team in Washington D.C to discuss the latest reforms of the 2022 report that was held virtually over a two-day period on July 8 and 12, 2021. This is in line with KDIPA’s role in presiding over the Permanent Committee for Streamlining Business Environment & Enhancing Competitiveness in the State of Kuwait (PCK). Read more...
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2nd Edition MENA Energy Meet is the ideal virtual meeting place for global and regional energy stakeholders, C-level executives, leading industry experts, decision makers, policy makers, and government officials from across the value chain to engage in dialogue, discuss current challenges and business opportunities, develop market strategies, share their knowledge, deliberate approaches and identify solutions aimed at shaping the future of the energy sector.
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Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) Reports Sharp Improvement In First Half 2021 Results
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) today reported a Net Profit of KD 15.1 Million for the first half of 2021, com-pared to a loss of KD 4.6 Million in the same period of 2020, a turnaround performance. The improve-ment in performance is attributed to an increase in Group Operating Profits to KD 40.3 Million, from KD 36.4 Million compared to the same period last year, a reduction in cost of funds, and a drop in provisions from KD 37.8 Million in 2020 to KD21.6 Million in the first half of 2021. Read more...
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Boeing Releases First Sustainability Report, Charting Path to Sustainable Aerospace
CHICAGO, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today released its first Sustainability Report. In the report, the company shares its vision for the future of sustainable aerospace, establishes broad sustainability goals and highlights environmental, social and governance (ESG) progress in alignment with global sustainability standards. Read more...
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Latest Cisco AppDynamics App Attention Index Reveals Brands Have Only One Shot to Win Over Customers
San Francisco, July 20, 2021 - Cisco AppDynamics today released the latest report in its App Attention Index research series, revealing consumer reliance on applications and digital services has soared since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The global study, which examined the digital behaviors of more than 13,000 global consumers... Read more...
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Gulf Insurance Group-Kuwait signs a sponsorship agreement with Kuwait Olympic Committee
Gulf Insurance Group-Kuwait (gig-Kuwait), the leading provider of insurance services in Kuwait, announced the signing of a health insurance sponsor agreement with Kuwait Olympic Committee, whereby the insurance company is to provide healthcare insurance services to national athletes who compete in individual and group sports. The insurance is against sports injuries and includes examination, diagnosis and complete treatment. The agreement comes to enhance Kuwait’s sports image and encourage players to practice and make more achievements. Read more...
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Kuwait Leaders To Maximize The Use Of Smart Technologies In New Microsoft AI Program
The Central Agency for Information Technology Agency (CAIT), Kuwait, is partnering with Microsoft to launch a training program for a group of Kuwaiti leaders from the government sector. To raise the level of knowledge and enhance confidence in artificial intelligence technologies to build a smart government. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Leaders in Government Sector program will help leaders maximise the use of smart technologies. Read more...
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Viatris Inc. and Sesame Workshop Expand Availability of Resources in Middle East Region to Help Families Address Socio-Emotional Needs Through the Pandemic
Dubai, UAE – July 12, 2021: As the global pandemic continues to impact the lives of families, children, and caregivers, Viatris, a new kind of global healthcare company, and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street and Ahlan Simsim, are releasing animated videos and other resources, now in Arabic, as part of Sesame Workshop’s ‘Caring for Each Other’ initiative to support the social and emotional needs of families and caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...
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Zain recognized with prestigious World Finance ‘Best Corporate Governance Award 2021’ for Kuwait
Kuwait City, Kuwait – 10 July, 2021
Zain Group announces it has won the World Finance ‘Best Corporate Governance Award 2021’ for Kuwait. The company drew praise from the judging panel for its principles and integrity captured by its Investor Relations and Corporate Governance Framework, which drive its ongoing ability to provide shareholder returns and to pursue long-term objectives while ensuring ongoing transparency and accountability. Read more...
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Kuwait, U.S. discuss bolstering ties
KUWAIT CITY, July 29, (Agencies): His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Thursday visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the delegation accompanying him. The reception took place with the precence of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al- Jaber Al-Sabah, as Blinken conveyed to His Highness the Amir greetings and appreciation of U.S. President Joe Biden, as well as best wishes of progress and prosperity for the Kuwaiti people. Click to read more
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KDIPA organizes the 5th Annual meeting of the Permanent Committee for Streamlining Business Environment & Enhancing Competitiveness to discuss the latest reforms of the 2022 report
KDIPA organized the fifth annual meeting with the Doing Business Team in Washington D.C to discuss the latest reforms of the 2022 report that was held virtually over a two-day period on July 8 and 12, 2021. This is in line with KDIPA’s role in presiding over the Permanent Committee for Streamlining Business Environment & Enhancing Competitiveness in the State of Kuwait (PCK). Read more...
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Civil aviation issues new regulations for travelers
KUWAIT: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation yesterday issued new regulations for travelers from August 1, when fully-vaccinated expats with legal residency will be allowed to return, insisting only approved vaccines will be accepted. The regulations state that residents with valid iqamas can return to the country provided they have been vaccinated fully with one of four vaccines recognized by Kuwait. Other vaccines are not accepted. Click to read more
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Vaccine certificate must be updated after passport renewal
KUWAIT: People vaccinated against COVID-19 in Kuwait and who have renewed their passports after receiving their digital certificates are required to go to the help desk at the Kuwait Vaccination Center in Mishref in order to update their certificates with the new passport number.
This requirement is especially important for people planning to travel, in order to avoid problems registering their certificate online. Click to read more
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PROJECTS: Kuwait approves $65bln for projects in 2021-2022
OPEC member Kuwait has approved 19.6 billion Kuwaiti dinars ($65 billion) for projects in fiscal year 2021-2022 and nearly 5 percent of them are based on partnership with the private sector, a local newspaper reported on Tuesday.
The list comprises new projects and those which were launched a few years ago and are under way in stages, the Arabic language daily Alanba said, citing official data. Click to read more
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‘KD 544m for 5 strategic projects implemented by MPW and PART’
KUWAIT CITY, July 26: The budget report for 2021/2022 issued by the Ministry of Finance confirmed that the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) and the Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport (PART) acquired the biggest share of budget on 10 strategic projects (capital spending projects), where MPW and PART made the bulk of the budget of 544 million dinars for 5 projects. Click to read more
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Real estate agencies witness 526% growth in H1 of 2021
KUWAIT CITY, July 29: Real estate agencies sold 349 houses with a total value of KD 119 million in the first half of 2021 — 526 percent growth compared to KD 19 million within the same period in 2020, reports Al- Jarida daily. This huge leap in the volume of residential transactions in real estate agencies is due to the low trading in the first half of last year as a result of closures and health measures taken by the government to deal with the corona pandemic. Click to read more
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U.S. economy returns to pre-pandemic level but misses growth forecasts
The U.S. economy has returned to its pre-pandemic level despite growing at a weaker rate than expected in the second quarter.
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DARPA Comb Technologies Yield Breakthroughs in Defense and Civilian Sectors
Revolutionary laser technologies pioneered in DARPA’s Defense Sciences Office over the past decades are allowing Air Force researchers to precisely characterize combustion elements in next-generation jet engines and providing commercial gas and oil developers continuous, region-scale monitoring to rapidly detect methane leaks.
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gig has a special offer for our ABCK-AmCham Kuwait Members. Get a 10% discount on travel insurance for your upcoming trips! To redeem this offer, please contact gig at 1802080.
*Note that you must present your membership card in order to avail this offer*
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ABCK-AmCham Kuwait Job Center
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