Latest Kuwait News
New family banking product introduced first time ever in Kuwait
Kuwait has announced the release of a new product named Al Ousra Product, comprising a prepaid card to manage family expenses, which is being introduced for the first time ever in Kuwait.
New supervisory authority announced for Boubyan, Silk City projects
The Kuwaiti Cabinet has approved the establishment of government authority to monitor the affairs of Silk City (Madinat Al-Harr) and Boubyan Island, announced Dr Fadhil Safar, the Ministry of Public Works and Municipal Affairs minister.
Kuwait plans privatization of education sector
The Ministry of Education is all set to implement several government-approved projects, including construction of 30 new state schools, to be privately operated, in co-ordination with local private school, the Civil Service Comission (CSC) and other such bodies.
Labour Ministry mulls effective fair alternative to Sponsorship system
The possible alternatives to the current Sponsorship (Kafeel) system were discussed by the Minister of Social Affairs and Labour, Mohammed Al-Ifasi.
Transformation of Kuwait Airways announced
Kuwait Airways shortly plans to modernize its aircraft, said a senior official of the national carrier.
Five-day holiday in Kuwait from 25th February
The Government authorities in Kuwait have announced a five-day holiday beginning 25th February and lasting until 1st March to mark the occasion of National and Liberation days and Prophet’s birthday.
Kuwait constitutes 70 percent expatriate population
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour has agreed that foreign labour constitutes 70 percent of Kuwait population and that the Ministry ensures that their rights though minor aberrations, do exist, which could be rectified.
Kuwait Ministry proposes reducing unskilled expat workforce by 10%
The Minister of Social Affairs and Labour, Dr Mohammad Mohsen Al Afasi will shortly put forward a proposal to the government of Kuwait seeking a 10 percent of unskilled expatriate workforce in Kuwait.
Jazeera airways unveils new airfare system
Low-budget carrier, Jazeera Airways, has revealed its new airfare plan, wherein it has merged the three existing economy fare classes into a single Jazeera economy class, with the best price guaranteed.
New law protecting rights of domestic helpers on the agenda
A law protecting the rights of domestic helpers in Kuwait will be issued by May, confirmed the Social Affairs and Labour Minister in Kuwait.
Multi-billion dollar GCC rail projects underway this year
The contracts for multi-billion dollar GCC rail projects will be awarded towards the end of this year, and the project will be completely operation by 2016, it has been reported.
Kuwait launches pink women only taxis
For the first time in Kuwait, pink women only taxis will hit Kuwait roads during the coming weeks.
