Kuwait Employment and Career News
Proposal submitted for granting advance salaries to high-rank retiring government officials
The MPs from various parliamentary blocs have begun drafting a bill regarding granting advance salaries upon retirement to the high-ranking officials with more than 25 years of service.
Proposal submitted to recruit only Kuwaitis for Government contracts
The Fatwa and Legislation Department, Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour, has presented a study to the Cabinet, which suggests that contractors, who win government contracts may be compelled to recruit only Kuwaitis.
Kuwaiti Citizens seeking public sector jobs can get enrolled in CSC
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has urged all citizens seeking jobs in the public sector to enroll themselves between the 15th and 29th August 2008.
Kuwaiti government strives to boost private sector jobs
Although citizens in Kuwait have always preferred jobs in the government sector, the situation has changed ever-since the State succeeded in motivating the youth to work in private sector.
Kuwait sets minimum wage for unskilled workers
The Kuwaiti Cabinet has yesterday set a minimum monthly wage of KD40 for unskilled workers (mostly cleaners) and KD70 for security guards.
Work permits to be suspended until further notice
Social Affairs and Labour Minister, Bader Al-Duwaila, has announced that suspension in issuance of work permits is likely to continue until further notice.
Visa traders charging hefty fee for work permit transactions
Visa traders have reportedly increased the price of visas, following legislation issued by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour, tightening laws on issuance of work permits.
Minister assures Kuwaiti employees of all rights in private sectors
The Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Bader Al-Duwaila, yesterday called for a meeting with special committee members.
Kuwait agrees on salary hike for citizens
Kuwait has announced that it plans to increase salaries of citizens, following the demand by Parliament, which questioned the efforts made by the Gulf State to fight soaring prices.
New law for domestic workers in Kuwait
The Ministry of Interior in Kuwait has announced that beginning 1st July, domestic workers will be permitted to transfer their residency only after one year of completion.
5 percent of Kuwaiti citizens unemployed
About 19,250 Kuwaitis, constituting above 5 percent of the national work force are unemployed, as per statistics from census bureau.
Kuwait to recruit 4751 expatriate teachers and 440 expats for other jobs
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