Latest Kuwait News
Illegal expats in Kuwait granted with 45-day amnesty
Illegal foreign residents in Kuwait have been granted a 45-day amnesty to legalize their status, or to leave the country without any penalty.
Implementation of procedures begins against residency law violators
Major-General Tareq Hamada, Director-General for Ahmadi area security department declared that it has begun carrying out procedures against expatriates violating residency laws.
Kuwait Towers erased out of the list of top 10 tallest skyscrapers
The renowned Kuwait Towers, known as the tallest towers in the country for a long time now, will no longer list itself among the ten tallest buildings in the capital within next couple of years.
Major development projects planned in Failaka Island
Huge construction projects that are capable of changing the outlook of economy and tourism sectors, are likely to be established shortly, on a 43-kilometer land in Failaka Island.
Measure to improve traffic situation may prove ineffective
According to media reports, the new government measure to tackle rush hour traffic problem, is likely to be another ineffective policy.
Expats seeking cancellation of residence permits may have to pay their dues
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) in Kuwait is studying a proposal wherein expatriates seeking to cancel their residence permits, will have to pay traffic fines in full, prior to cancellation of their visas.
Kuwait Municipality Committee continues to demolish illegal structures
The Kuwait Municipality Committee, in its campaign against infringements, is continuing to demolish illegal structures in residential and commercial areas as per relevant cabinet decrees.
Plan to develop islands into tourist spots
The Cabinet plans to request Minister of Public works and State Minister for Muncipal Islands, Fadhel Safar, to chalk out a plan to develop Failaka, Kubbar, Boubyan, and Qarouh, islands into tourist spots.
Expatriates with GCC residency visa, now granted entry into Kuwait
Expatriates holding residency visas of any of the GCC countries are permitted entry into Kuwait now by obtaining a tourist visa at any of the entry points in the country.
Strict measures planned to prevent recurrence of expatriate atrocities in Kuwait
Following a spate of strikes by immigrant workers, the government in Kuwait has been taking several measures to tackle the issue and prevent recurrence of such events in future.
Kuwait plans stringent measures against visa trading
Visa trading has become a common affair these days, with few cleaning and construction companies hiring Asians on visit visas and later refusing to provide them with jobs, reveals Hashem Majed, Managing Director, Al-Huqooq International Company.
Kuwait may restrict work permits of certain nationalities
Kuwait plans to limit work permits of few nationalities, following violent protests over pay that led to deportation of several hundreds of Bangladeshi workers, revealed a government Minister on Sunday.
