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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.
KD2bn worth development projects announced in Kuwait
A top Kuwaiti official has announced approval of KD2bn worth fresh development projects, including communications, mail and sewage, worth KD2bn.
New regulation announced for female workers in Kuwait
According to the new regulation by Labour Minister Dr Mohammad Al-Afasi, female employees working in establishments such as banks and restaurants and those in educational and non-profit institutions will be allowed to work nightshifts until midnight.
Committee for Low-cost housing units established in Kuwait
The constituent committee of a company for low-cost housing units said that 50percent of its shares would be kept open for auction, while the rest would be for public subscription, following the firms foundation.
Kuwait Metro project enters final phase of implementation this year
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Kuwait set to build special towns for expat workers
The National Assembly in Kuwait has passed a draft law suggesting the government to establish public shareholding companies, responsible for building special towns for expatriate labourers, amidst requests by lawmakers to keep away the single labourers from family areas.
Labour Ministry concerned over growing expat population
The Labour Ministry is facing several persistent problems, particularly with increase in expat numbers, complaints from disabled citizens, difficulties pertaining to Co-operative societies and sports-related issues, all of which needs to be addressed promptly, said Minister Dr Mohammad Al-Afasi, when speaking during a gathering.
Kuwait mulls implementation of 13 mega projects in short-term
The government of Kuwait is serious about implementation of the development strategy with 13 mega projects to be carried out during the first year of the plan, a senior official has confirmed.
Kuwait to introduce monthly health fee for all visitors
A monthly health fee of KD50 may be imposed on all visitors to Kuwait, which could increase further with the duration of the visit, according to a feasibility study carried out by the General Department of Immigration of the Interior Ministry.
New labour law mandates adherence to national manpower percentage
The new labour law in Kuwait mandates companies with more than 24 employees to abide by the national manpower percentage rule else, they will be fined KD100 for every additional worker.
Minimum wage system for expat workers in Kuwait likely
Kuwait aims to establish minimum wages for expatriate workers in the private sector to provide decent living conditions, announced the Labour Ministry in Kuwait yesterday.
