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Expats can file case if monthly salary is not deposited on time
Expatriates in Kuwait can register a complaint with the Labour Department at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour, if, their monthly salary is not deposited on time by the sponsor, or if the employer has increased their working hours, without rise in pay, or if the salary of the employee has been reduced, without his consent.
Implementation of new Labour law in Kuwait will have to wait
Although the National Assembly in Kuwait passed the draft labour law on Wednesday, the final voting will be delayed until late October, as per a government request.
Kuwait International Airport records 25% increase in traffic
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced that the number of flights arriving and departing from Kuwait International Airport last month increased to 9288, 25 percent more than the same period last year.
Kuwait may permit self-sponsorship
Expatriates in Kuwait will soon be able to sponsor themselves, if they maintain an impeccable record during their two-year stay in the country, said the Social Affairs and Labour Minister, Mohammad Al Affassi.
Ministry to mandate proof of bill payment for travel visas
The Ministry of Electricity and Water plans to introduce a new program, under which, expatriate employees will have to submit proof of payment of their bills before leaving for vacations or for other purposes to their home countries.
More expats in Kuwait moving to home countries
About 17,000 expatriates have left Kuwait and moved back to their home countries during the first half of the year, revealed the Deputy Minister of Social Affairs and Labour, Mohammed Al-Kandari.
New Terminal at Kuwait International Airport
The Ministry of Public Works will sign the contract worth KD300mn for design of Kuwait International Airport Terminal 2, next month.
Discussions on cancellation of sponsorship system in Kuwait
The Minister of Social Affairs and Labour, Dr Mohammad Al-Afasi has expressed his desire to eliminate the sponsorship system currently in practice in Kuwait.
Kuwait tops GCC countries for investment in real estate
It has been learnt that Kuwait is the topmost Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country to invest in real estate.
Kuwait Airways announces new summer discounts
Kuwait Airways, together with Hotel Owners Association, has announced reduction in ticket and hotel prices for trips within Gulf countries this summer.
Municipality bans sales and exhibitions
The Director General of Municipality in Kuwait, Sheikh Ahmad Hamad Al-Sabah has issued a statement announcing that sales and exhibitions in homes will be banned during the holy month of Ramadan.
Mega projects to turn Kuwait into financial, commercial, regional hub
Speeding legislations and executing economic reforms and offering more opportunities for investment will help in turning Kuwait into a regional, financial and commercial center, particularly, as Kuwait enjoys strong economy backed by surplus oil wealth, said Nazeh Abdulaziz, Director – Research Department, Al-Themar Economic Consultants Establishment.
