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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.
Kuwait plans to put an end to housing problems of women
The Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) has announced that it has completed the work on draft proposals to resolve the housing problems of divorced and widowed Kuwaiti women in accordance with the housing laws in the country.
Kuwaiti Government urged to build workers city
The Kuwaiti government should allocate a special area for forming a residential city, for expatriate workers in cleaning companies – the Chairperson of Al-Jawhara Group, Mejwal Ayed Al-Dehani, voiced his opinion.
Three-day strike by Asian workers called off in Kuwait
The Kuwaiti government has entered into a deal with Asian workers to end a three-day strike on pay and conditions, reports KUNA.
Kuwaiti citizens can expect Smart ID Cards in October
The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) has announced that it will distribute smart civil ID cards to citizens and expats beginning October this year.
Hotel-owners found guilty of tourist visa trading
The Immigration Department in Kuwait, recently introduced an onslaught of four-star hotels involved in trading of tourist visas.
Ministry of Interior to carry out inspections at governorates
The Ministry of Interior has announced a series of surprise inspection campaigns at various governorates during the next couple of days to check for any violation of the Residency Law.
Women to be granted housing rights
The Minister of State for Housing and Development Affairs, Moudhi Al-Hamoud, said that the government plans to grant housing rights to Kuwaiti women on par with their male counterpart.
World Bank office likely in Kuwait
According to a senior government official, the opening of an office for the World Bank in Kuwait would be a major step in developing the Kuwaiti economy, taking advantage of the international expertise.
Come As You Are - now in Kuwait
The first branch of -Come As You Are- store has been launched in largest shopping destination, The Avenues, during a special inaugural ceremony, by Mohammad Yousef Al-Shaya, the General Manager of Mohammad Yousef Al-Shaya Company.
Fingerprint system to be mandatory from August
The Public Works Minister and State Minister for Municipality Affairs, Dr Fadhel Safar, has issued a directive to all concerned authorities at Kuwait Municipality to strictly abide by the fingerprint attendance system so as to lessen the administrative flaws in the Municipality.
Housing issues to be given priority
A first district candidate for Municipal Council Elections, Ali Ismael Al-Sheikh, said that his election policy would be to focus on solving the housing issues of citizens in Kuwait.
