Latest Kuwait News
Transfer of visit visa only for graduates
Transfer of commercial visit visas to residence permits will be limited only until this month-end, revealed a senior labour official in Kuwait.
Kuwait local property sector shows remarkable improvement
The Kuwait domestic real estate market has improved significantly this year, revealed a senior official in Kuwait this week.
Kuwait plans construction of 10 residential cities
The Housing Committee at the National Assembly has approved a draft bill for construction of ten residential cities, revealed Committee Rapporteur MP Naji Al-Abdulhadi.
Ministry to introduce e-services for online renewal of permits
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour will soon introduce e-services which will enable employers to issue, renew and transfer work permits through the internet.
Health Ministry mandates medical check-up for expats
The Ministry of Health has emphasized on subjecting expatriate workers to medical check up and blood analysis to ensure the health safety and security standards of the country.
Corporate earnings of GCC firms decline for 2nd successive year
The corporate earnings of several GCC firms have fallen for the second consecutive year, reported a Kuwait-based financial services company.
Expats to be granted five year residence
Expatriates will be granted Residency for a maximum period of five years, based on the request by the sponsor, an official at the General Immigration Department of the Interior Ministry in Kuwait revealed.
New State-owned e-payment system launched in Kuwait
A new state-owned electronic payment system has been introduced in Kuwait, wherein nationals and residents can pay their electricity and water bills, immigration, traffic, telephone bills, civil identification cards and legal fees.
Four GCC nations plan unified bank regulation
Gulf nation officials will get together today, to discuss unified regulations for supervisions of their banks.
Visa transfers to be granted only to University degree holders
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour announced that effective April 2010, the transfer of commercial visit visas to residence permits will be granted only for university degree holders.
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.
