Kuwait curfew: What you need to know
Kuwait imposed a one-month partial curfew from 6:00 pm to 5:00 am starting from March 7, 2021 to help curb the sharp increase in COVID-19 cases registered in recent weeks. During the curfew hours, pharmacies, medical stores, co-operative societies and supermarkets are allowed to continue operation only through delivery services, while restaurants and cafes are allowed to deliver food from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm every day. Also during the curfew, people are allowed to go to Fajr, Maghreb and Isha prayers at mosques only by walking, and the government later allowed people to practice walking and jogging from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The government meanwhile allowed salons and health clubs to reopen during the day after a onemonth closure but kept restaurants and cafes closed except for drive-through and delivery services. Meanwhile, taxis are allowed to carry only two passengers.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry launched a booking service, allowing people to shop from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm during the curfew hours. The service is valid for all coops and supermarkets around Kuwait. To book an appointment, a shopper should visit www.moci.shop, enter the required information (civil ID number and serial number, contact number and email address), the reason for appointment (food supply center) and the time and date of the appointment. The shopper would then receive a barcode to show once they reach the shopping center.
Where to obtain a curfew pass?
Citizens and residents that need a pass during the curfew hours to leave their homes can apply for a pass at https://www.paci.gov.kw/. The pass is available for those in need of emergency medical treatment, doctor’s visits, blood donation, COVID-19 swabs and COVID-19 vaccinations.
Co-op delivery during curfew hours
During curfew hours, co-ops, grocery stores and other markets will be allowed to offer delivery services. Most co-ops will accept orders via delivery. Here is an incomplete list of co-op WhatsApp numbers. Each co-op will be responsible for deciding if and when they provide delivery services and not all may be providing.
Omariya Co-op WhatsApp 6041-0067
Farwaniya Co-op WhatsApp 6767-8211
Qairawan Co-op WhatsApp 9000-3749
Jahra Co-op WhatsApp 5160-2458
Abdulla Al-Mubarak Co-op WhatsApp 6066-6338
Nuzha Co-op WhatsApp 9784-5531
Khaitan Co-op WhatsApp 6777-9745
Ardhiya Co-op WhatsApp 6902-0779
Rabiya Co-op WhatsApp 2438-8316
Wafra Farm Co-op
Tel: 9883-5245 / 5170-0085
Salmiya Co-op Tel: 22253225
Jabriya Co-op
Tel: 1805-353 WhatsApp 6566-6084
Rawdha & Hawally WhatsApp 9662-2883
Shaab Co-op WhatsApp 9090-4455
Wafra Co-op WhatsApp 5055-0539
Keifan Co-op WhatsApp 5178-1719
Rehab Co-op WhatsApp 9222-2358
Mishref Co-op WhatsApp 5055-9900
Faiha Co-op
Tel: 1861-000 WhatsApp 9098-6000
Rumaithiya Co-op WhatsApp 6066-0045
Bayan Co-op WhatsApp 9004-2500
Fahaheel Co-op WhatsApp 5178-9951
Adan & Qusour Co-op Tel: 5034-3111 / 6593-3975 Salam Co-op WhatsApp 9788-7832