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Ban on bringing Filipino workers to Kuwait lifted
The Head of the Federation of Domestic Labor Offices, Khaled Al-Dakhnan, has announced a ban on bringing Filipino workers to Kuwait has been lifted, after months of meetings and negotiations between the federation and the competent authorities. Al-Dakhnan told Al- Seyassah daily it is assumed that the recruitment of Filipino workers will start from next week and Filipino embassy begins to process the workers’ contracts.
Continue Reading »KWD 50,000 fine, 3-yrs jail
Director of Public Relations at the Environment Public Authority (EPA), Sheikha Al-Ibrahim said that the authority is using various means to inform residents about environmental guidelines and how to preserve the environment in order to fall foul with the law and end up paying fines.
Continue Reading »35,000 Indians leaving Kuwait in two weeks
Aug 19: Indian nationals from Kuwait continue to leave the country to return to their homeland. Second phase was launched yesterday, which increased its daily quota from 1,000 passengers to 2,500 passengers on approximately 14 flights.
Continue Reading »Visit visas transfer to dependent (family) visa not allowed
Aug 19: Instructions have been issued to stop converting visit visas of all kinds into residency for those who entered the country since the beginning of this year.
Continue Reading »No work permit, transfer or renewal of residence for 60 yrs of age and above
Aug 17: The Public Authority for Manpower stated that the decision to prohibit issuing work visa for those who are 60 and above for holders of high school diploma and lower will not be able to transfer residence nor renew their residence. They will have to leave Kuwait when the decision will come into effect from 2021.
Continue Reading »New residency rules for expat employees aged 60 and above
Aug 17: Director of Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) Ahmed Al-Mousa has issued a decision to ban granting work permits to those who have reached the age of 60 years and above, as well as holders of high school diploma or below and its equivalent. The decision will come into effect from the beginning of next year, reports Al-Seyassah daily.
Continue Reading »Tailoring shops and workshops – Fourth phase precautionary measures
Tailoring shops and workshops – Fourth phase precautionary measures
Continue Reading »Public transport – Fourth phase precautionary measures
Regarding public transport, in addition to the previous requirements, the following must be adhered to:
Continue Reading »Restaurants and cafes – Fourth phase precautionary measures
Regarding the opening of restaurants and cafes for customers, all previous conditions must be adhered to, with the following commitment:
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