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Indonesia Promotes Spirit to Recover Together in the 2022 G20 Presidency
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For the first time, Indonesia holds the G20 Presidency, a cooperation forum of 20 of the world's major economies. The Indonesian presidency is for one year, from December 1, 2021, to November 30, 2022. The handover from Prime Minister Mario Draghi (the Italian presidency) to President Joko Widodo took place on October 31, 2021, at the G20 Summit in Rome, Italy. ...more
September 15, 2022
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News: Indonesia Promotes Spirit to Recover Together in the 2022 G20 Presidency
For the first time, Indonesia holds the G20 Presidency, a cooperation forum of 20 of the world's major economies. The Indonesian presidency is for one year, from December 1, 2021, to November 30, 2022. The handover from Prime Minister Mario Draghi (the Italian presidency) to President Joko Widodo took place on October 31, 2021, at the G20 Summit in Rome, Italy.
September 15, 2022
Indonesian National Football Team Takes Home Victory
The Indonesian National Football Team took part in the 2023 Asian Cup qualification yesterday evening (8th June @ 7:15 pm) in their match against Kuwait. The team took home victory with a final score of: Kuwait 1 - 2 Indonesia. ...more
June 9, 2022
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Indonesian Coach Will Lead Kuwait National Badminton Team
Coach Barbawiza arrived to Kuwait on 13th October 2021 in preparation for taking over the leadership of the Kuwait National Badminton team. He will also be preparing the team for their participation in International, Gulf and Asian championships. Barbawiza's entry was among the list of foreign coaches whose entry to the country by the General Sports Authority obtained an exception from the Council of Ministers. ...more
Oct. 17, 2021
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News: Indonesian Coach Will Lead Kuwait National Badminton Team
Coach Barbawiza arrived to Kuwait on 13th October 2021 in preparation for taking over the leadership of the Kuwait National Badminton team. He will also be preparing the team for their participation in International, Gulf and Asian championships. Barbawiza's entry was among the list of foreign coaches whose entry to the country by the General Sports Authority obtained an exception from the Council of Ministers.
Oct. 17, 2021
Total Projects Under Implementation in Kuwait Amount to $206 Billion
The Gulf projects market index recorded a slight improvement during the month of August, despite the decline in projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman. The value of the Gulf projects index rose by 0.3% to reach $3.38 trillion on September 9, from $3.37 trillion on August 12. ...more
September 22, 2021
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News: Total Projects Under Implementation in Kuwait Amount to $206 Billion
The Gulf projects market index recorded a slight improvement during the month of August, despite the decline in projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman. The value of the Gulf projects index rose by 0.3% to reach $3.38 trillion on September 9, from $3.37 trillion on August 12.
September 22, 2021
Investment Promotion: $200 Billion Spent on Implemented and Planned Projects in Kuwait
The Direct Investment Promotion Authority revealed that the volume of implemented projects and expected to be implemented in Kuwait amounts to 198.2 billion dollars. It is important to note that this amount is divided between the projects that have been implemented (42.7 billion dollars), and the projects that are expected to be implemented in Kuwait ($155.5 billion). ...more
September 14, 2021
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News: Investment Promotion: $200 Billion Spent on Implemented and Planned Projects in Kuwait
The Direct Investment Promotion Authority revealed that the volume of implemented projects and expected to be implemented in Kuwait amounts to 198.2 billion dollars. It is important to note that this amount is divided between the projects that have been implemented (42.7 billion dollars), and the projects that are expected to be implemented in Kuwait ($155.5 billion).
September 14, 2021
Kuwait Oil Company has allocated 865 million dinars (equivalent to 2.8 billion dollars) for 3 huge projects
"Al-Anbaa" learned from responsible oil sources that the Kuwait Oil Company has allocated about 865 million dinars (equivalent to 2.8 billion dollars) for 3 huge projects to be implemented in the foreseeable future. ...more
September 5, 2021
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News: Kuwait Oil Company has allocated 865 million dinars (equivalent to 2.8 billion dollars) for 3 huge projects
"Al-Anbaa" learned from responsible oil sources that the Kuwait Oil Company has allocated about 865 million dinars (equivalent to 2.8 billion dollars) for 3 huge projects to be implemented in the foreseeable future.
September 5, 2021
Cabinet: Direct commercial flights between Kuwait and Egypt, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal, starting next Sunday
The Council of Ministers convened in an extraordinary meeting chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled yesterday to expedite the completion of government projects, determine compensation for the “Corona” martyrs, and follow up on the immunization of students. The Council adopted a decision to allow direct commercial flights to some countries, including Egypt, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, while adhering to the controls set by the committee, provided that the decision is implemented as of next Sunday. ...more
August 19, 2021
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News: Cabinet: Direct commercial flights between Kuwait and Egypt, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal, starting next Sunday
The Council of Ministers convened in an extraordinary meeting chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled yesterday to expedite the completion of government projects, determine compensation for the “Corona” martyrs, and follow up on the immunization of students. The Council adopted a decision to allow direct commercial flights to some countries, including Egypt, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, while adhering to the controls set by the committee, provided that the decision is implemented as of next Sunday.
August 19, 2021
The “Silk” Law by Decree of Necessity
Relevant sources revealed to Al-Qabas a government orientation to approve the law establishing the northern economic zone (the Silk Project) through a necessary decree during the coming period and before the start of the next session, with the aim of accelerating the necessary executive steps to complete major development projects in Kuwait. An informed source revealed that the government has 19 projects within its executive plan, the most prominent of which is the Silk Project, which needs to be legally approved by decree for the end of the parliamentary recess. ...more
August 17, 2021
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News: The “Silk” Law by Decree of Necessity
Relevant sources revealed to Al-Qabas a government orientation to approve the law establishing the northern economic zone (the Silk Project) through a necessary decree during the coming period and before the start of the next session, with the aim of accelerating the necessary executive steps to complete major development projects in Kuwait. An informed source revealed that the government has 19 projects within its executive plan, the most prominent of which is the Silk Project, which needs to be legally approved by decree for the end of the parliamentary recess.
August 17, 2021
Kuwaitis Will Spend $17 Billion on Travel
A report by ResearchAndMarkets, which specializes in market research around the world, expected that the outbound tourism market from Kuwait will generate revenues of approximately $17 billion by 2028, up from about $12 billion in 2019, at a compound annual rate of 18%. ...more
August 17, 2021
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News: Kuwaitis Will Spend $17 Billion on Travel
A report by ResearchAndMarkets, which specializes in market research around the world, expected that the outbound tourism market from Kuwait will generate revenues of approximately $17 billion by 2028, up from about $12 billion in 2019, at a compound annual rate of 18%.
August 17, 2021
Kuwait is Heading to Open its Airport to All Countries Directly
Relevant sources suggested to Al-Rai that a decision would be issued allowing the opening of Kuwait Airport to all countries without exception, provided that this includes operating direct flights to all countries, even those previously prohibited. ...more
August 16, 2021
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News: Kuwait is Heading to Open its Airport to All Countries Directly
Relevant sources suggested to Al-Rai that a decision would be issued allowing the opening of Kuwait Airport to all countries without exception, provided that this includes operating direct flights to all countries, even those previously prohibited.
August 16, 2021
Calls for Reducing Cost for Geothermal Power Generation in Indonesia
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To support the efficiency of technology and infrastructure, Member of Commission VII DPR RI Mulyanto encourages the Government to make various efforts to reduce the cost of producing electricity from geothermal sources. ...more
Mar 9, 2021
Calls for reducing geothermal power generation cost in Indonesia (thinkgeoenergy.com)
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News: Calls for Reducing Cost for Geothermal Power Generation in Indonesia
To support the efficiency of technology and infrastructure, Member of Commission VII DPR RI Mulyanto encourages the Government to make various efforts to reduce the cost of producing electricity from geothermal sources.
Mar 9, 2021
Calls for reducing geothermal power generation cost in Indonesia (thinkgeoenergy.com)
Better accessible geothermal data could increase investment in Indonesia?
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Indonesia's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Arifin Tasrif, assesses that the government needs to play a big role in providing data on geothermal potential. Better accessibility of data could help attract more investment into geothermal development in Indonesia. According to him, this role is carried out through the contribution of the Geological Agency to Agenda 1, namely by implementing a geothermal exploration program by the government with geoscience surveys (3G) and slim hole drilling in 20 prospect areas. ...more
Mar 26, 2021
Penyediaan Data Potensi Panas Bumi Bisa Tingkatkan Investasi - Ekonomi Bisnis.com
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News: Better accessible geothermal data could increase investment in Indonesia?
Indonesia's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Arifin Tasrif, assesses that the government needs to play a big role in providing data on geothermal potential. Better accessibility of data could help attract more investment into geothermal development in Indonesia. According to him, this role is carried out through the contribution of the Geological Agency to Agenda 1, namely by implementing a geothermal exploration program by the government with geoscience surveys (3G) and slim hole drilling in 20 prospect areas.
Mar 26, 2021
Penyediaan Data Potensi Panas Bumi Bisa Tingkatkan Investasi - Ekonomi Bisnis.com
Indonesia Prepares for Bali Reopening in Mid-2021
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Indonesian officials are working on a travel corridor program that could see foreign tourists visiting Bali by the middle of this year. During a visit to the province a few days ago, President Joko Widodo said that Bali might restart tourism sometime in June or July, as long as the COVID-19 pandemic is under control. Sandiaga and other officials, including Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi and Bali Governor Wayan Koster, followed that up with a meeting that aims to set up a \"strict reopening\" to foreign tourists in a few months. ...more
(Mar 19, 2021)
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News: Indonesia Prepares for Bali Reopening in Mid-2021
Indonesian officials are working on a travel corridor program that could see foreign tourists visiting Bali by the middle of this year. During a visit to the province a few days ago, President Joko Widodo said that Bali might restart tourism sometime in June or July, as long as the COVID-19 pandemic is under control. Sandiaga and other officials, including Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi and Bali Governor Wayan Koster, followed that up with a meeting that aims to set up a \"strict reopening\" to foreign tourists in a few months.
(Mar 19, 2021)