Government Imposes New Expat Fees
In its bid for Kuwaitisation in the next four years, the government has been setting new policies into effect which will help it realize its goals for its labour and manpower sector. What this means …
Two Kuwaiti Women who Assaulted Filipino Worker Arrested
Working overseas such as in Kuwait or in other parts of the world exposes foreign nationals to various forms of discrimination and abuse. And while misunderstandings could happen anywhere, racial differences or colour should not …
Health Insurance Requirement on Short-term Visa Holders to be Imposed before Ramadan
Earlier this month, the government has expressed intention of limiting the number of short-term visa holders in the country by imposing a health insurance requirement. This came about a month after the government has decided …
[WATCH] Expats who Assaulted Police Officer Arrested
For many various reasons and at any given time, threats against law and order which could disrupt public safety and systems can happen anywhere in the world. And if the incident draws public attention, the …
Gov’t Discovers New Case of Human Trafficking Involving Filipino Female Workers
A large part of the number of foreign nationals that enter Kuwait are foreign domestic helpers. That being said, the government has attempted various measures to ensure that the entry of this population into the …
Kuwait to Scrap Iqama Stickers on Expats’ Passports
With the proposal to eradicate the kafala system, which has been a hotly criticized topic in the Middle East by rights groups, the government is now exploring ways on how to progressively prepare authorities as …
Around 58,000 New Expats Entered Kuwait Workforce last Year
As the government is on its feet in regulating the manpower in Kuwait to create more employment opportunities for nationals across various fields, it’s quite surprising to find out that there is still a huge …