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Published: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 05:05
Indian Ambassador Dr Adarsh Swaika called on H.E.Dr. Ahmad Abdul Wahab Al-Awadhi, Minister of Health of Kuwait
Indian Ambassador Dr Adarsh Swaika called on H.E.Dr. Ahmad Abdul Wahab Al-Awadhi, Minister of Health of Kuwait. Discussions pertained to further collaborations in a broad-spectrum of healthcare sector, including Pharmaceuticals, medical devices and human resources.
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Published: Tuesday, 14 May 2024 06:23
Ambassador met H.E. Mr. Marzouq Dhaifullah Al-Otaibi, DG, Public Authority of Manpower(PAM), Kuwait
Ambassador met H.E. Mr. Marzouq Dhaifullah Al-Otaibi, DG, Public Authority of Manpower(PAM), Kuwait and discussed, inter-alia, ways of enhancing bilateral cooperation in area of Human Resources. PAM also shared recent regulations related to manpower sector.
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Published: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 09:24
Ambasdor AdarshSwaika called on H.E. Sheikh Sabah Badr Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, the new Governor of Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate.
Ambasdor AdarshSwaika called on H.E. Sheikh Sabah Badr Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, the new Governor of Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate. Ambasdor congratulated the Governor on his appointment to the high office & thanked him for the continued welfare of the Indian community in his jurisdiction
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Published: Monday, 29 April 2024 10:17
Ambassador of India Dr AdarshSwaika called on Lt Gen Bandar Salem Al Muzayan, Chief of General Staff of Kuwait.
Ambassador of India Dr AdarshSwaika called on Lt Gen Bandar Salem Al Muzayan, Chief of General Staff of Kuwait. Amb apprised the CGS of the state and prospects of bilateral relations between India and Kuwait including defence cooperation.
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Published: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 12:10
Ambassador AdarshSwaika called on the Dy PM & Minister of Defence and Acting Minister of Interior H.E Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah
Ambassador AdarshSwaika called on the Dy PM & Minister of Defence and Acting Minister of Interior H.E Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah. Amb thanked the Dy PM for the expatriate-friendly measures instituted during his tenure & apprised him of developments related to Indian community
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Published: Thursday, 22 February 2024 11:27
Amb AdarshSwaika inaugurated the ‘India Corner’ at Kuwait College of Science &Technology (KCST)
Amb AdarshSwaika inaugurated the ‘India Corner’ at Kuwait College of Science &Technology (KCST) known for its India connection with IIT Delhi as its partner institution & Indians as founding members. Rashed, the robot welcomed Ambassador, a sign of KCST’s technological prowess.
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Published: Thursday, 22 February 2024 11:22
An engaging conversation with Secretary General HE Dr Khaled A. Mahdi
An engaging conversation with Secretary General HE Dr Khaled A. Mahdi regarding strong prospects of bilateral cooperation in digital public infrastructure, higher education, investments and infrastructure development, space technology etc
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Published: Tuesday, 20 February 2024 08:41
Ambassador AdarshSwaika called on the new Minister of Commerce and Industry of Kuwait H.E Abdullah Hamad AlJouan.
Amb AdarshSwaika called on the new Minister of Commerce and Industry of Kuwait H.E Abdullah Hamad AlJouan. Ambassador highlighted the growing bilateral trade ties and significant potential for strengthening bilateral economic cooperation, including investments.
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Published: Wednesday, 14 February 2024 12:47
Seminar on ‘India's Higher Education Landscape’
1. The Embassy organized a seminar on ‘India’s Higher Education Landscape’ at the Embassy premises on 14 February 2024 to showcase the advancements and future prospects of Indian higher education sector for potential collaboration between both countries.
2. The chief guest of the event was H.E. Lana Othman Al-Ayyar, CEO Al Rayan Holding Co. and Guest of honour was Ms. Nourah Al Ghanim, Chairperson of Union of Private Schools in Kuwait. The seminar comprised of remarks by Ambassador of India, Dr. Ashwin Fernandes, Executive Director at QS World University Rankings and author of the book “India’s Knowledge Supremacy: The New Dawn” and Dr. Ramakrishna Raman, Vice Chancellor of Symbiosis International University, Pune.
3. The following important facets of Indian Higher Education sector were highlighted during the seminar:
- The New Education Policy 2020 of India was a game-changer in bringing about a transformational change in the educational sector of India;
- India is fast going to become a globally prominent education hub in the near future with education sector in India estimated to be worth USD 117 Bn and expected to reach USD 313 Bn by FY30;
- India has one of the largest networks of higher education systems in the world - 45,000-degree colleges, over 1000 universities and around 1500 top institutes.
- India is becoming Ed Tech capital of the world; out of 36 Ed-Tech unicorn companies, 7 are Indian which are valued at USD 34.05 billion as of June 2022.
- 100% FDI (automatic route) is allowed in the education sector in India. USD 9.3 billion FDI in Education sector between Apr 2000- Sept 2023.
- India has the maximum Universities (148) among all Asian countries in QS Asia list and 45 Universities in QR World rankings
- Ambitious goal of Government of India to achieve a Gross Enrollment ratio of 50% by 2035
- 25% of the global school population is in India
- Indian Universities are successfully setting up campuses abroad including premier institutions like Indian Institutes of Technology (Abu Dhabi and Tanzania); Birla Institute of Technology, Pilani and Amity University (Dubai); Sharda and Sambroom Universities (Uzbekistan) etc
- India is one of the leading countries in patent filing and publication of research papers in international journals
- Foreign Universities like Deakin University is setting up IBC at GIFT city, Gujarat.
4. The seminar was useful in projecting opportunities for greater collaboration between the two countries in the educational sector, including setting up campuses of Indian Universities in Kuwait, enrollment of Kuwaiti students in Indian Universities, enrollment of Indian students in Kuwaiti Universities, recruitment of faculty-members and exchange programmes between Universities of both countries. Around 350 people attended the event, including representatives of Kuwait University, Kuwait College of Science and Technology, AUM, faculty members of other Universities in Kuwait, Principals of Indian and International schools, prominent members of Indian community, teachers, students and friends from media.
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Published: Tuesday, 06 February 2024 09:46
On February 5, 2024, His Excellency Ambassador Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, received His Excellency Dr Adrash Swaika
Today on February 5, 2024, His Excellency Ambassador Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, received His Excellency Dr Adrash Swaika , Ambassador of the Republic of India where relations between the two friendly countries and ways to improve them in all fields were discussed.
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Published: Monday, 22 January 2024 09:58
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Published: Thursday, 07 December 2023 03:46
Advisory-Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana (PBBY) Insurance Policy.
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Published: Thursday, 07 December 2023 03:32
ADVISORY for all Restaurant Drivers-Delivery Riders- Courier Riders coming to Kuwait on Employment -Work Visa
- It has come to the notice of the Embassy that a large number of workers are being recruited from different parts of1. It has come to the notice of the Embassy that a large number of workers are being recruited from different parts ofIndia to work in Kuwait as “RESTAURANT DRIVERS”. After arrival in Kuwait, they are deployed as DELIVERYDRIVERS/ RIDERS FOR FOOD PLATFORMS like Talabat, Deliveroo etc.
- Prospective Indian emigrants to Kuwait should note that if the name of the Employer includes the term ‘ConsumerOrders’, ‘Consumer Goods’, ‘Delivery of Orders’, etc., these may normally be Food Deliveryaggregators/platforms. Most of them use Two-Wheeler/Bikes for delivery even during peak summer times.
- Workers coming to Kuwait as ‘Restaurant Driver/Delivery Riders’ etc. should be aware of the following :
- Delivery Drivers are provided with Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Visa, which binds the Employee towork for the same Employer for 3 years. There is no provision for release/transfer during the three yearsi.e. the worker cannot transfer his work permit to other Employers. After 3 years, the workers can gettransfer to another SME Employer or has to return to India.
- Salary is generally commission-based with delivery targets and also based on the distance of deliveries.Such Companies do not pay the employees a fixed monthly income as may be wrongly promised by someAgents.
- Before accepting the work, workers should go through the Contract and ensure that the Employer isproviding basic workers’ rights like minimum working hours, overtime pay, holiday entitlement, worker’shealth and safety, and compensation is provided in case of total/partial disability.
- Workers may note that the weather conditions are harsh in Kuwait (extreme heat, dust storms etc.) duringsome months of the year.
- Workers should ensure that they are provided with Medical/accident insurance, for their own safety andwell-being.(vi)All Delivery Riders should insist on Embassy attested Employment Contracts (as per Labour Laws ofKuwait with Minimum Wages of KD 120 for Delivery Drivers) prescribed by Government of India, to safeguardtheir interests.
- The benefit of Employment Contract attestation through Embassy includes Insurance coverage (coveringdisability/accident/death compensation) in Kuwait, paid by Kuwaiti Employer.
- Workers also get additional Insurance benefit of Pravasi Bhartiya Bima Yojana (PBBY) while obtainingEmigration Clearance from PoE office.
4. Delivery Riders/Drivers who are already in Kuwait and working for such delivery Companies, may note thefollowing in case of any exigencies:
(a) In case of any labour grievances/disputes, they should first register a formal complaint with PublicAuthority of Manpower (PAM).
(b) They may also register a complaint with Labour Helpdesk of the Indian Embassy physically or throughWhatsapp Helpline No. 6550 1769.
(c) All labour grievancs/disputes of civil matters can be taken up and solved through PAM (Shoun) Officeand Labour Courts.
(d) However, if any case of theft, breach of trust, etc. is filed by the Employer with the local Police, it willresult in Criminal Cases with serious consequences, including exit travel ban from Kuwait, till finalclearanceof such cases through Labour Court. Therefore, in case of any Labour Grievance/Dispute with theEmployer, worker should ensure that they do not carry/take any Cash or material belongings of theCompany/Employer (Mobile Phone, Delivery Bike, Bike Keys, Room Keys, etc.), which may result in aCriminal Case against them.
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Published: Thursday, 16 November 2023 08:34
Ambassador Dr Adarsh Swaika called on H.E Dr Saad Al-Barrak, Deputy PM and Minister of Oil and Economy and Investments of Kuwait. Discussions pertained to deepening of bilateral economic and investment cooperation, particularly hydrocarbon cooperation.
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Published: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 13:28
Ambassador H.E. Dr. AarshSwaika met the DG, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, H.E Dr Mane Al-Sudairwai
Ambassador H.E. Dr. AarshSwaika met the DG, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, H.E Dr Mane Al-Sudairwai. Discussions focused on enhancing scientific collaboration between both sides. The presence of a large number of Indian scientists in KISR is noteworthy.
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Published: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 13:23
Ambassador H.E. Dr. Adarsh Swaika met the Chairman of Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) H.E. Mohamad Jassim Al-Hamad Al-Sager
Ambassador H.E. Dr. Adarsh Swaika met the Chairman of Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) H.E. Mohamad Jassim Al-Hamad Al-Sager. Discussions focused on exploring opportunities for increasing bilateral economic cooperation. Ambassador thanked KCCI for supporting Embassy’s commercial events.
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Published: Monday, 30 October 2023 09:24
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Published: Thursday, 12 October 2023 06:19
Embassy of India, Kuwait organized ‘Exploring Incredible India’
Embassy of India, Kuwait organized a B2B event titled ‘Exploring Incredible India’ to promote tourism to India on 11 October, 2023 at the Millennium Hotel & Convention Centre. The event comprised of a Tourism Symposium that involved presentations by leading Destination Management Companies and renowned hoteliers from Taj, Oberoi and Leela hotel chains from India. The symposium was well-attended by various stakeholders, particularly Heads and representatives of over 150 travel agencies from Kuwait. Eminent travel blogger and travelers from Kuwait also shared their India experiences during the occasion. The event also included a lively and information-rich interaction through Panel discussions, presentations, and videos along with dedicated sessions for B2B networking.
Ambassador of India Dr Adarsh Swaika highlighted the enormous potential for tourism to India. He underlined the ‘complete tourism experience’ that India offers and underscored 6 specific points - abundant natural beauty and varied tourist destinations in India; world-class tourism infrastructure; Indian cultural ethos; ease of travel through digital applications; and economically cheap compared to similar facilities in other countries. Ease of obtaining an Indian tourist visa was specifically highlighted with 6 month multiple entry tourist visa provided by the Indian Embassy in Kuwait within one day.
The representatives of Indian travel and hotel industry gave a vivid description about tourism options, luxury destinations, different theme-based circuits such as summer, winter, adventure, spa and wellness, nature, culture and shopping, and end-to-end travel solutions and packages. Tour operators in Kuwait were briefed about the options, as well as provided with information brochures or booklets which can easily be distributed.
The event was also live-streamed on Embassy social media platforms for maximum outreach to the wider Kuwaiti friends. An E-brochure on different facets of Indian tourism was unveiled by the Ambassador which is available on Embassy’s website and social media platforms. The Embassy will continue to disseminate information about tourism to India through various follow-up events and activities.
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Published: Monday, 09 October 2023 03:53
indian Ambassador HE Dr Adarsh Swaika called on the Minister of Electricity and Water H.E Dr Jassem Muhammad Abdullah Al-Ostad
indian Ambassador HE Dr Adarsh Swaika called on the Minister of Electricity and Water H.E Dr Jassem Muhammad Abdullah Al-Ostad . Discussions pertained to potential bilateral cooperation in the field of renewable energy and agriculture. India has one of the largest renewable energy programmes
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Published: Monday, 02 October 2023 10:24
Ambassador Dr Adarsh Swaika today called on the Minister of State for Municipal and Communication Affairs of Kuwait H.E Fahad Ali Zayed Al-Shuala.
Ambassador Dr Adarsh Swaika today called on the Minister of State for Municipal and Communication Affairs of Kuwait H.E Fahad Ali Zayed Al-Shuala. Discussions pertained to potential opportunities for cooperation in the IT and maritime sectors.
