Page 6 - Al-Rashed Newsletter Oct 19

KUWAIT THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
KUWAIT NEWS

Kuwait celebrates return of Amir
Tunes of Kuwait National Anthem were echoing across the alleys of Kuwait’s top
traditional market, Al-Mubarakiya, where a huge portrait was erected to celebrate
the comeback of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-
Sabah from the United States of America where he had undergone successful
medical checkups and recuperation.
His Highness the Amir expressed his deepest gratitude to the people of Kuwait and
expatriates for their sincere feelings and the happiness they showed over his
arrival in the country after successful medical checkups in the United States. He
appreciated the people of Kuwait for their concern and follow-up of his medical
condition throughout his trip, which in reality reflect Kuwait’s unity and distinguished
moral status.

Kuwait to witness sporadic rainfall: weather expert
Kuwait, in the midst of weather instability, Saturday (26.10.19) saw sporadic rainfall
ranging from light to medium and heavy in some areas, reports Al-Rai daily.
According to the Kuwait Meteorology Department the country will see continued
DID YOU KNOW? sporadic rain Sunday and Monday.The Weather Forecasts Department head

The "sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick" Abdulaziz Al-Qarawi said the rainfall will increase gradually from dawn on Sunday
is said to be the toughest tongue twister and become medium to heavy late in the evening, especially in the western regions
in the English language.
accompanied sometimes by thunderstorm with dust wind activity.He pointed the
The drive-through line on opening day at wind speed on Monday will increase and may exceed 60 kilometers per hour
the McDonald's restaurant in Kuwait City,
Kuwait was seven miles long at its peak. accompanied by dust which will lead to decrease in horizontal visibility and sea
waves expected to be more than 7 feet high sometimes.

Amazon.com shows interest in Kuwait
Amazon.com for electronic trade has expressed its interest in the Kuwaiti market,
including the Amazon Web Services (AWS), which is specialized in cloud
computing services, reports Al-Rai daily.Sources pointed out that ‘Amazon Web
Services’ has informed the Investment Promotion Agency about its desire to open
a branch in Kuwait, and asked for a copy of commercial and regulatory laws about
this activity, and procedures for the issuance of commercial licenses and
necessary work permits, and decisions regulating the proportion of national labor.

Source: Arab Times, Kuwaiit Times