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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.
Steps taken to deport expat inmates
Head of the panel in charge of dealing with the overcrowding of prisons and correctional facilities Judge Mohammad Al- Duaij revealed that the panel has issued a set of actions for reducing the number of inmates in the prisons and correctional facilities to match the capacity, reports Al-Rai daily. He explained that the capacity of the Central Prison is 3,000 prisoners.
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.
Ethiopian maid found dead
Personnel from the Criminal Evidences Department are looking into the death of an Ethiopian maid who was found dead inside the house of her sponsor in Firdous, reports Al-Anba daily. The source pointed out, the security authorities have not ruled out foul play.
An Arab woman arrested
An Arab woman was arrested at Kuwait International Airport for attempting to smuggle one kilogram of hashish into the country.
Data of 1,800,000 Expats and Kuwaitis in 200 Kuwaiti Dinars
Three Egyptian expatriates, one of who works in a sensitive department of Ministry of Interior, were arrested for illegal distribution of information relating to 1,800,000 Kuwaiti citizens and expatriates.
KD 1,800 annual fees for private nurseries
Assistant Undersecretary for Social Development Affairs at Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor Hana Al-Hajri has affirmed that the ministry will continue applying the provisions of the Private Nurseries Act, especially in terms of the annual fees which should not exceed KD 1,800, reports Al-Qabas daily.
Police Officer Kidnapped
Police have taken into custody four men (one of them armed with a cleaver) for kidnapping a young Interior Ministry police officer, taking him allegedly to a deserted area, molesting him and threatening to kill him, reports Al-Rai daily.
New Heavy fines and New License Fees proposal
The issuance of a new license for expatriates in particular may attract up to KD500, while the renewal may cost KD50, while transfer of vehicle ownership may cost around KD100- KD500 depending on the number of vehicles owned by concerned individuals.
Fake currency in Ahmadi
Three Indian expatriates were arrested for trying to purchase an electrical item from a company in Ahmadi Governorate using fake currency.
