KUWAIT CITY, July 16: Official sources stated that the recent suspension of some private sector company files was due to violations of Kuwait’s private sector labor law and its amended regulations. These regulations mandate that employers with five or more workers must transfer employee salaries..

KUWAIT CITY, July 16: The Kuwait Visa Portal https://kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw is the official electronic platform launched by the Ministry of Interior of Kuwait. It allows individuals to apply for different types of eVisas, track application status, verify visa information, and access other..

In Kuwait’s private sector, understanding your rights and responsibilities around sick leave is essential. Governed primarily by Law No. 6 of 2010, the law outlines not only how sick leave is granted and calculated, but also what happens when it goes unused. Here’s a complete guide for..

Kuwait has implemented exit permits for all expats working in the private sector (Article 18) from July 1st 2025. Under current regulations, you must apply for your exit permit between 7 days and no less than 24 hours before your planned departure via the Sahel appKuwait city guide If your..

KUWAIT CITY, July 9: The Deportation and Detention Department at the Correctional Institutions Sector in the Interior Ministry has completed the deportation procedures for around 6,300 expatriates in May and June 2025. This is part of the ongoing efforts of the department to expedite the deportation..

UWAIT CITY, July 9: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced Wednesday the launch of five new electronic services related to social allowances, now available through the unified government e-services application Sahe, as part of efforts to streamline procedures and move toward a paperless..

KUWAIT CITY, July 6: The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) has called on 404 individuals to update their residential addresses within one month, either by visiting the authority in person or through the “Sahel” app. This update must be supported by valid documentation.Exquisite..

RIYADH, July 2: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is preparing to unveil a unified tourist visa that will allow seamless travel across its six member states, in a landmark move poised to reshape regional tourism. The announcement was made on Wednesday by GCC Secretary General Jassem Al Budaiwi,..

KUWAIT CITY, July 1: While long-term redevelopment plans for Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh are expected to take between two and five years, Kuwait Municipality has launched a series of urgent measures aimed at tackling the area’s pressing challenges and preventing further deterioration. The Municipality..

KUWAIT CITYThe first day of enforcing the new exit permit system for private sector expatriate workers under Article 18 was executed with remarkable efficiency, as travelers passed through Kuwait International Airport without major disruptions. Interior Ministry personnel, particularly those at..

Over 36,000 seek green light to fly KUWAIT CITY, July 1: The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) started enforcing the mandatory electronic travel permit system for private sector expatriate workers on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. According to informed sources, over 36,000 applications were submitted,..

KUWAIT CITY, July 1: The Public Authority for Manpower has begun enforcing a new ministerial directive issued by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef from today (July 1st) . The directive requires expatriate workers in the private sector to obtain an exit..

Electricity Ministry calls for energy conservation as demand nears peak KUWAIT CITY, July 1: The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy has launched a new initiative in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works to activate the electronic collection of treated water bills,..

UWAIT CITY, Jul 1: In Kuwait, a mother cannot take her minor child out of the country without the explicit consent of the child’s father, who is legally recognized as the guardian and, in most cases, the visa sponsor under Kuwaiti law. This requirement applies to both Kuwaiti and expatriate..

KUWAIT CITY, June 30: The acting Director of the Meteorological Department Dhirar Al-Ali says the country will be affected by hot, dry, and occasionally strong winds that will stir up dust and reduce visibility, especially in open areas, from Tuesday, July 1 until the afternoon of Friday, July 4...