Latest Kuwait News
Kuwait plans privatization of education sector
The Ministry of Education is all set to implement several government-approved projects, including construction of 30 new state schools, to be privately operated, in co-ordination with local private school, the Civil Service Comission (CSC) and other such bodies.
Labour Ministry mulls effective fair alternative to Sponsorship system
The possible alternatives to the current Sponsorship (Kafeel) system were discussed by the Minister of Social Affairs and Labour, Mohammed Al-Ifasi.
Transformation of Kuwait Airways announced
Kuwait Airways shortly plans to modernize its aircraft, said a senior official of the national carrier.
Five-day holiday in Kuwait from 25th February
The Government authorities in Kuwait have announced a five-day holiday beginning 25th February and lasting until 1st March to mark the occasion of National and Liberation days and Prophet’s birthday.
Kuwait constitutes 70 percent expatriate population
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour has agreed that foreign labour constitutes 70 percent of Kuwait population and that the Ministry ensures that their rights though minor aberrations, do exist, which could be rectified.
Kuwait Ministry proposes reducing unskilled expat workforce by 10%
The Minister of Social Affairs and Labour, Dr Mohammad Mohsen Al Afasi will shortly put forward a proposal to the government of Kuwait seeking a 10 percent of unskilled expatriate workforce in Kuwait.
Jazeera airways unveils new airfare system
Low-budget carrier, Jazeera Airways, has revealed its new airfare plan, wherein it has merged the three existing economy fare classes into a single Jazeera economy class, with the best price guaranteed.
New law protecting rights of domestic helpers on the agenda
A law protecting the rights of domestic helpers in Kuwait will be issued by May, confirmed the Social Affairs and Labour Minister in Kuwait.
Multi-billion dollar GCC rail projects underway this year
The contracts for multi-billion dollar GCC rail projects will be awarded towards the end of this year, and the project will be completely operation by 2016, it has been reported.
Kuwait launches pink women only taxis
For the first time in Kuwait, pink women only taxis will hit Kuwait roads during the coming weeks.
New Housing Cities in Kuwait to boost housing supply
The Kuwait Economic Consulting House Company established new housing cities in Kuwait to boost housing supply, and aims to cut private housing prices.
Kuwait housing rents to grow by 15 percent in 2010
The forecasts by Markaz (Kuwait Financial Center) may turn into reality in 2010, when real estate prices in Kuwait increases by 10 percent.
