The accident occurred at 5 am on Seventh Ring Road in Al Fintas A local resident's vehicle collided with a minibus carrying employees of a private company who were returning to their place of residence after the night shift The minibus then hit the handrail of the about-turn bridge opposite the Abdullah Al Mubarak area in Al Farwaniyah and crashed and one succumbed to injuries at the hospital Emergency response teams arrived at the scene cut open the vehicle to extricated victims and injured from the wreckage Police have launched an investigation into the accident Crash happens when victims were returning from work after night shift Dubai: Seven Indians were killed and three injured in a horrific traffic accident in Kuwait on Tuesday The crash occurred at 5 in the morning on the Seventh Ring Road in Al Fintas when a local resident’s vehicle collided with a minibus carrying employees of a private company Get exclusive content with Gulf News WhatsApp channel The employees were returning to their place of residence after completing the night shift. The collision caused the minibus to hit the handrail of the about-turn bridge opposite the Abdullah Al Mubarak area in Al Farwaniyah, resulting in the crash. Emergency response teams were despatched to the scene, where they used hydraulic tools to extricate the victims from the severely damaged minibus. Of the ten passengers in the minibus, six were pronounced dead at the scene, and one later succumbed to their injuries in the hospital. The three injured, including two individuals from Kerala, Binu Manoharan and Surendran, were taken to nearby hospitals. Police launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident and to assess further safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future. Get the latest news and updates straight to your inbox Massive dust storm hits Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan Dust storm in Kuwait: Flights rerouted, ports impacted Currently, Ooredoo Kuwait is the first company prepared for this milestone, poised to introduce innovative digital services in the country and provide fibre internet speeds of up to 400 megabits per second (Mbps) in residential areas covered by the fibre service. Revolutionising the Telecommunications Industry This event marks a new era in the telecommunications sector, aiming to meet the growing demand of customers for high speeds. Upon securing the necessary approvals from both the Ministry of Communications and the Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA), Ooredoo Kuwait will promptly offer this high-speed capability to its valued customers. It is worth mentioning that this step comes in parallel with the Ministry of Communications' initiative to replace the old ONT devices in Al Bida’a, Rumaythiya, Salwa, and Salmiya with new devices that support these high speeds. This falls within their efforts to develop the infrastructure and establish a fibre optic network that aligns with the requirements of the current and future era, while also contributing to raising the speed standards in Kuwait to meet global benchmarks. This advanced internet technology is specifically designed for customers who seek an unprecedented internet service in terms of speed and performance through fibre optics. The technology is not affected by electricity or surrounding electromagnetic fields, making it suitable for areas near high-voltage power lines. It can transmit more than 10,000 megabytes per second without signal interruption over long distances. It is worth mentioning that Ooredoo Kuwait, in its continuous pursuit of providing the best solutions and services, offers the Try & Buy service with a speed of 200 Mbps for free to residents in areas where fibre service is available. This offer is valid for a limited period, up to one month, allowing users to experience the service firsthand. This initiative reinforces the company's position as the leading provider of internet services, ensuring its deserving reputation. Continued Efforts to Enhance the Digital Customer Experience The Fibre Services are available in the following areas: Ooredoo Kuwait was established in December 1999 as the second operator in the country. Today, the company offers mobile, broadband internet and corporate managed services tailored to the needs of customers and businesses. The company operates a number of telecom providers in the region: Ooredoo Algeria, Ooredoo Tunisia, Ooredoo Maldives, and Ooredoo Palestine. 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Get insights and exclusive content from the world of business and finance that you can trust, delivered to your inbox. heralding a transformative era in the telecommunications landscape to meet the escalating demands of customers Demonstrating an unwavering dedication to driving digital transformation and fostering a smart ecosystem proudly introduces the groundbreaking 400Mbps speeds in Kuwait through its subsidiary poised to usher in innovative digital services that will provide fiber internet speeds of up to 400 megabits per second (Mbps) in residential areas covered by the fiber service This momentous development marks a distinct paradigm shift within the telecommunications industry catering to the surging demand for high-speed connectivity from customers Having secured the essential regulatory endorsements Ooredoo Kuwait is delivering this high-speed capability to its esteemed customers It's important to note that this initiative is impeccably aligned with the Ministry of Communications' strategic endeavor involving the replacement of outdated ONT devices in vital areas such as Al Bida’a with cutting-edge devices engineered to support these elevated speeds This strategic move underscores a broader commitment to enhancing infrastructure and establishing a resilient fiber optic network that raises Kuwait's speed standards to global benchmarks The vanguard internet technology introduced is meticulously designed to cater to the discerning needs of customers seeking unparalleled speed and performance through fiber optics Significantly impervious to electrical interference and surrounding electromagnetic fields this technology is particularly suited for deployment in areas situated near high-voltage power lines Its remarkable capability to seamlessly transmit over 10,000 megabytes per second across extensive distances without signal disruption underscores its technological prowess Further amplifying the customer experience Representing a pioneering evolution in fiber optic solutions Fiber+ redefines internet coverage within residential spaces A unique feature of this technology is its compatibility with both fiber internet and 5G fixed subscriptions a groundbreaking approach that ensures consistent coverage and reliable speed through discreet installations Ooredoo Kuwait's tireless commitment to innovation is validated through rigorous testing and seamless implementation ensuring the highest standards of efficiency and quality an exceptional internet and phone service that ensures uninterrupted speed even in traditionally challenging spaces like basements This comprehensive coverage extends throughout homes effortlessly supporting over 300 devices simultaneously while maintaining optimal speeds The service's hallmark attributes of impressive speeds and minimal latency culminate in an unparalleled customer experience Director Marketing Communication and Social Media at Ooredoo Kuwait affirms that enhancing the digital customer experience remains the bedrock of the company's priorities The modern world's appetite for swift efficient services is met through dedicated efforts and adaptable approaches that prioritize customer contentment Recognizing the irreplaceable value of seamless high-speed connections in daily transactions and activities he underscores the paradigm-shifting potential of fiber optic lines which boast unrivaled quality and resilience against environmental factors with its exceptional speed and reliability caters to a diverse range of customer needs including avid gamers seeking low-latency experiences Ooredoo Kuwait extends its commitment to seamless connectivity through high-speed ProPing subscriptions assuring the lowest ping rate in Kuwait and delivering an unparalleled gaming experience for esports professionals The Fiber Services are available in the following areas: Ooredoo Kuwait was established in December 1999 as the second operator in the country broadband internet and corporate managed 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finance that you can trust The Assamese community of Kuwait celebrated Rongali Bihu this year with much fanfare under the aegis of Asom Association Kuwait the Assamese spring season was celebrated by organizing a day long festivity of ‘Khel-dhemali’ in the Al Fintas Park where the Assamese community gathered for outdoor fun and games activities on 18th April The members were welcomed with a plateful of different varieties of pithas kumol saul and other snacks prepared by the ladies The bright sunny morning in this expansive park was a perfect setting for the members to relax and network while the children played to their heart’s content The attraction of the morning was the innovative games devised by Dr Anjol Saikia and  Anjan Tamuli The program ended with a wide array of delicious lunch prepared by the members The main Rongali Bihu function was celebrated as “Bornali Kalita Xondhiya” on 29th May 2014 The venue for the celebrations was the magnificent Indian Embassy Auditorium The programme started at 5:30 pm with the felicitation of the guests Sri Sunil Jain and the guest artist - melody queen from Assam Ms Bornali Kalita It was followed by lighting of the ceremonial lamp by them President of the Asom Association Kuwait Mr Anup Bora in his inaugural speech welcomed the gathering and outlined the importance of this celebration His Excellency Sri Sunil Jain in his speech lauded the efforts of the Association and spoke about our beautiful Assam and the mighty Brahmaputra He also expressed his pleasure in seeing the display of handicrafts and artifacts from Assam arranged as an exhibition by Mr Jayanta Bardalaye and his team The annual Souvenir of the Association “Jetuka” edited and published by Chinmoy Dutta and his team was released by the Hon’ble Ambassador He commended the effort and appreciated the available literary talent He also distributed the prizes of the Drawing competitions to all winning children and to the members for on-the-spot creative writing competition The in-house cultural programme co-ordinated by Mitali Goswami comprised of the chorus “Srimoyee Asomir” and “Aajee Jibon Butolebe” sung  by Hiren Rajkhowa accompanied by Amitabh Talukdar on Tabla and Abhijit Sharma on guitar A scintillating performance of Husori was performed by the group comprising of Pompy Hazarika The children amply demonstrated their talents by performing our beautiful traditional Bihu dance (Trishala A fusion of our traditional and modern dance was performed by Rudrakshi All the children put up their best performance and it was a treat to watch them perform They beautifully demonstrated the diverse Assamese culture tradition and unity with their alluring performance The programme was hosted by Alok Das and Bijon Goswami A memento was presented to Ms Bornali on behalf of the Association in appreciation of her participation in these celebrations and as a token of our love and affection President of Aapna Bharat Society was felicitated the stage was opened for “Bornali Kalita Xondhiya” and the versatile singer drew attention of all in the crowd In her maiden appearance she showed her versatility in full measure as she sang from a whole range of hit Assamese songs She bonded well with the crowd as she sang playful Bihu numbers and captivated the crowd As she rolled out the latest Assamese and Bollywood hits everyone including adults and children trooped onto the stage as they sang and danced to the tune of her music Prizes were distributed for the Quiz series “Xandhan” organized by Iqbal Hussain through our website http://www.kuwaitotasom.com  Many received attractive gifts from the Association in the raffle arranged effectively by Rajib Rajkhowa and Dwaipayan Bora The programme ended with ‘Vote of Thanks’ by the General Secretary of the Association Abhijit Sharma we failed to notice that it was time for dinner The grand finale to the celebrations was the sumptuous dinner arranged by Ranjit Dutta and his team More information about 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