— Kuwait’s General Administration of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced increasing the operating capacity and accomodation capability for incoming passengers to 5,000, effective today (Wednesday).

The passenger capacity will be “open” for all without restrictions, said DGCA Director General Yousef Al-Fozan said on Wednesday.

He made the remarks in a press statement following a visit by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah to the DGCA headquarters to express congratulations on winning a seat in the Arab Civil Aviation Organization.

Flights’ operating capacity has been increased, reaching up to 67 outgoing and incoming flights per day, Al-Fozan disclosed.

The airport authorities are keen on enforcing health precautions (namely against COVID-19), he added, indicating that all passengers must abide by the health protocols.

The DGCA is ready to serve citizens and expatriates according to latest a Cabinet decision effective August 1, the administration Director General has affirmed.

People with valid residency in Kuwait are allowed to enter the country regardless of their profession, he clarified further, however, they must have taken double jabs of the anti-COVID-19 vaccines, accredited in the State of Kuwait.

Source: Kuwait News Agency