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Cancellation of ‘no work permit renewal’ decision for 60s ruled out; KD 1,000 fee, high insurance on table
Since the beginning of the year, there have been continuous calls to reconsider the decision to bar the renewal of work permits for expatriates who are aged 60 and above, and hold high school certificate and below. It seems these calls are about to bear fruit.
Continue Reading »The Philippines ends ban on workers travel
The Philippines has lifted a ban on the deployment of workers to Saudi Arabia, which it imposed after receiving reports that workers were being asked to shoulder COVID-19 test and quarantine costs in the oil-rich kingdom.
Continue Reading »Filipina maid arrested
A Filipina was arrested with a parcel of 26 kgs Larica powder coming in from a Gulf country. Investigations are being carried out to find out the identity of the manufacturers of that powder who are responsible for peddling into the local market.
Continue Reading »5,000 passengers arrivals per day from May 22
Director of the Air Transport Department at the General Directorate of Civil Aviation Abdullah Al-Rajhi announced the issuance of a decision to increase the operating capacity of arrival flights from 1,000 to 5,000 passengers per day starting from May 22, reports Al-Qabas daily.
Continue Reading »No curfew hours from 1st day of Eid
Council of ministers have decided to cancel the curfew hours starting on Eid day.
Continue Reading »Warn India deaths may double in coming weeks | COVID-19 forecasters
New Delhi: The coronavirus wave that plunged India into the world’s biggest health crisis has the potential to worsen in the coming weeks, with some research models projecting that the death toll could more than double from current levels.
Continue Reading »Transfer of residence after 1 yr of work instead of 3 yrs
The Director General of the Public Authority for Manpower, Ahmed Al-Mousa, issued a circular no. (375) for the year 2021 regarding transfer of work visa for workers brought in with work permits by the employers.
Continue Reading »Back to Cinemas, on Eid
We See You Again this Eid Grand Cinemas proudly announces the reopening of its theaters on Eid Al-Fitr in collaboration with the Ministry of Health Only those who got Vaccinated against COVID-19 (first shot or both) are permitted to enter the cinemas, and social distancing measures are being taken on site inside the cinema halls and in agreement with the Ministry of Health guidelines .
Continue Reading »215,000 expats left Kuwait in 2020
The Public Authority for Manpower recently addressed Govt. agencies regarding pending financial dues for workers. Late salaries are being paid by those who are registered with Govt contracts and this crisis needs to be solved urgently which runs parallel in combating visa trading.
Continue Reading »6,127 expats terminated; 1,840 more to be terminated
The Civil Service Commission terminated 6,127 expats working in government ministries and agencies within the framework of Kuwaitization plan, by end of this year total termination will be 7,970.
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