How to Register for OWWA STEP-UP Upskilling Program
If you have been working abroad for years but never got the chance to finish college, the OWWA office in Kuwait is now accepting registrations …
Everyone Can Report Labour Abuses From Their Phones—Here’s How
Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has reminded workers and residents that its “Balaghni” (Report Me) service on the Sahel app accepts reports on labor …
Unpaid Salary in Kuwait? File a Complaint via PAM — Online or In-Person
Workers in Kuwait who have not been paid on time can file a labour complaint with the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM), the government agency …
Kuwait Airport Alert: Travelers Carrying These Medicines May Be Stopped—Check Clearance Rules Before You Fly
Travelers going to Kuwait must secure advance government clearance before carrying certain prescription medicines into the country. The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait issued a security …
Kuwait’s Freelance Visa Could Let Expats Work Without an Employer Sponsor
Kuwait is planning a freelance residency permit that could change how many expatriates work in the country. If approved and implemented, it would let eligible …
Domestic Workers Get One Month’s Pay for Every Year Worked as End-of-Service Indemnity
If you work as a domestic worker in Kuwait, you may be entitled to more money than you realize when your contract ends. Under Kuwait’s …
Workers on Domestic Visas May Get A Chance to Move to Private-Sector Employment
Kuwait is studying whether domestic workers on Article 20 visas can once again transfer to Article 18 private-sector visas. For many expat domestic workers, this …
Injured at Work in Kuwait? Treatment, Pay and Compensation Explained
A workplace accident can leave a worker worried about medical bills and lost income. Knowing which records to keep can help when discussing treatment and …