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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 »First time in Kuwait, Jazeera Airways announced new Ride & Fly Shuttle service in Kuwait
Jazeera Airways offers a unique, first of its kind, on the move check-in facility to their passengers who are departing on Jazeera Airways flights from Kuwait (Jazeera Terminal – T5). Ride & Fly double-decker buses will operate on 2 routes from residential areas in Kuwait to the Jazeera Terminal for flights including Egypt and India. See maps below for routes and bus stops.
Rethink on health fees for expats
Minister of Health Sheikh Dr Basel Al-Sabah said the government has proposed re-evaluation of health fees for expatriates. Asked about the study on the negative and positive aspects of the fee increase, the minister confirmed a committee has been formed to conduct the study and prepare a report on the new fees stipulated in decision numbers 293 and 294/2017. He explained the re-evaluation will be based on the comments and questions raised by hospitals and health centers.
New Parks and Sports fields in Ahmadi
New Parks and Sports fields in Ahmadi
Thanks Ali Hassan Hissain
Expat recruitment ‘ban’ below 30 years of age , Discussion
Minister of Social Affairs and Labor and State Minister for Economic Affairs Hind Al-Sabeeh has disclosed that the board of Public Authority for Manpower will meet next week to discuss the decision to ban the recruitment of expatriates who are below 30 years of age.
From 2 KD to 50 KD – Charges increased on work permits and transfer of residence
Minister of Social Affairs and Labor and State Minister for Planning and Development Hind Al-Subaih yesterday signed a new decree sharply raising charges on work permits and transfer of residence.
