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Message fom Secretary Pompeo on the occassion of Eid Al Adha

On the Occasion of Eid al-Adha 07/31/2020 08:54 AM EDT Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, we wish Muslims in the United States and around the world Eid Mubarak. Eid al-Adha is a time for compassion, generosity, and sacrifice – values demonstrated by Abraham’s commitment to God. Eid marks ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kuwait | 31 July, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases

Message for U.S. Citizens: No Visas Upon Arrival for U.S. Citizens Arriving in Kuwait

July 29, 2020 Kuwait International Airport will resume inbound and outbound commercial flights on August 1. However, visas will not be issued upon arrival at the airport as of 3:00pm local time on July 29. Visas are also not available electronically in advance, as they have been in the past. It is our understanding that ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kuwait | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert

S/R for Iran and Senior Advisor to the Secretary Brian Hook Traveled to Tunisia, Qatar, and Kuwait to Discuss Extending the UN Arms Embargo on Iran

On July 24-26, Special Representative for Iran and Senior Advisor to the Secretary Brian Hook traveled to Tunisia, Qatar, and Kuwait to discuss extending the UN arms embargo on Iran, which is scheduled to expire on October 18, 2020. In Tunisia, Special Representative Hook met with Foreign Minister Noureddine Erray. He discussed the range of threats Iran ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kuwait | 28 July, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases

Celebrating the 231st Anniversary of the U.S. Department of State

PRESS STATEMENT MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 27, 2020 Today, the U.S. Department of State celebrates its 231st anniversary as the nation’s first executive agency. This milestone is an opportunity to reflect on the essential role of U.S. diplomacy in advancing the interests, security, and economic prosperity of the American people. I commend the State Department team for their ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kuwait | 28 July, 2020 | Topics: Press Releases

Health Alert – Phase Three Begins Tomorrow; Reduced Nationwide Partial Curfew; Last Neighborhood Lockdown Lifted

Location: Kuwait Event: Effective tomorrow, Tuesday, July 28, the Government of Kuwait will transition from Phase Two to Phase Three of its five-phased reopening plan. During Phase Three, a 6-hour curfew is in effect from 9:00pm until 3:00am. While each phase is expected to last for three weeks, the Government of Kuwait has indicated that ...

By U.S. Embassy in Kuwait | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert

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