Latest Kuwait News
Huge transportation projects in Kuwait likely to reduce traffic issues
Kuwait is witnessing huge transportation projects to improve the country’s connectivity with neighbours, while also reducing congestion and traffic problems.
New e-system launched by Works Ministry to follow-up projects
The Ministry of Public Works has announced the launch of a new system by following up the development projects online, beginning from the study phase, until completion.
New working regulations in the private sector
The Minister of Social Affairs and Labour in Kuwait, Dr Mohammed Al-Afasi has issued decisions to regulate work in the private sector.
Boubyan Port project enters third phase
The Ministry of Public Works finalized its preparation to launch the third stage of Phase One of the Mubarak Al-Kabeer port development project.
No job contract renewals for expatriates over 60 yrs of age
The employment contracts of all expatriate employees over the age of 60 will not be extended further, revealed the recent ministerial decree.
Kuwait needs to focus on local tourism development
The summer heat has motivated several people to abandon Kuwait, although there are many others who opt to spend their days lounging in the warm sand of the beach and enjoying the salty waters of the Arabian Gulf.
New e-payment option of fines launched by Kuwait Ministry
The Ministry of Justice has launched an electronic payment system for payment of mis-demeanour fines pertaining to any violation of laws or regulations specified by Social Affairs Ministry and State Ministry for Municipality Affairs.
Ring Road project to be fully complete by July 2011
About sixty percent of the first phase of the First Ring Road has been completed, and is hoped to be fully complete by July 2011, it has been revealed.
Kuwait signs KD2bn worth development contracts
The Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and the Minister of State for Development and Housing Affairs, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah has announced that the government has signed several deals to implement the governmental development plan, worth more than KD2billion.
Major privatization for boosting economy
The economic system in Kuwait badly needs introduction of private sector as a partner in the development process, said an economic expert in Kuwait.
Kuwait Airways to be privatized within months
Kuwait Airways Corporation (KAC) is likely to be privatized during the coming few months, and therefore all local carriers will become owned by the private sector, said An Nahar, the Minister of Communication and Minister of State for National Assembly Affairs.
Transfer of dependent visa into work visa permissible after one-year stay
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour has announced that the labour departments in all governorates will begin accepting applications for transfer of dependent visa into work visa in the private sector, provided, the applicant has stayed in the country for a period of atleast one year.
