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New rule for transfer of expat workers visa
In a bid to organize the labor market and reduce the rate of marginal workers, the Public Authority of Manpower has released new conditions for movement of expatriate workers within various sectors in collaboration and cooperation with Civil Service Commission and the Ministry of Interior.
Kuwait ranks 33rd in ‘World Giving Index’
The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), in its annual World Giving Index (WGI) on global generosity says there is a significant growth in volunteering and helping a stranger around the world, according to a report issued by the foundation.
Kuwait- Divorce rates in hot countries are higher compared to others
Professor of Psychology and Sociology at Kuwait University Dr Khader Al-Baroun indicated that divorce rates in hot countries are higher during the summer season compared to any other seasons because human beings are more nervous and most responsive to emotional effects during summer seasons, reports Al Nahar daily.
Law allows expats to own one real estate property
Sources disclosed there is a law that allows expatriates to possess one real estate property measuring 1,000 square meters maximum which should be used for private housing.
Women are allowed to work at night (12 activities)
As part of its continuous efforts to organize work procedures in the private and oil sectors, the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) issued administrative decision number 552 specifying places where women are allowed to work at night (12 activities), reports Al- Anba daily.
How would be Kuwait weather in 2035
Climate change is a global environmental issue at the top of the international agenda. Despite opposition, its effects have been researched and substantiated by many scientists worldwide, including but not limited to the UNFCCC and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Smart ‘driving licences’ to be issued in September
The Interior Ministry has adopted the smart edriving license project, including all information from the Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) just like the epassport, reports Al-Rai daily quoting security sources.
Rent values fall by 13 percent and Tens thousands flats are vacant
There are currently 49,130 empty flats in Kuwait and 26,466 others under construction; thus more than 75,000 units need to be “absorbed” by the domestic property market in 4-5 years, according to the Kuwait Real Estate Union.
Hotline activated to receive complaints
General Department of Public Relations and Security Media in the Ministry of Interior stated that Residency Affairs Department affiliated to the Criminal Security Sector has activated hotline 50819241 to receive enquiries and complaints from citizens at the end of official working hours, reports Al-Jarida daily.
