KUWAIT CIITY, Jan 8: The Ministry of Interior has issued a warning regarding the use of civil ID cards for traveling to and from Kuwait, stressing that it is prohibited to use the civil ID as a travel document between Kuwait and Gulf countries if the passport is invalid, lost, or withdrawn. This..

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 4: The Cabinet has announced the suspension of work in all ministries, government agencies, public institutions, and bodies on Wednesday and Thursday, January 1 and 2, 2025, in observance of the New Year celebrations. During its weekly meeting at Bayan Palace, the Cabinet clarified..

The Ministry of Interior has issued a traffic advisory for citizens and residents traveling to Kuwait International Airport in preparation for the 45th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit. Travelers are advised to follow specific routes and arrangements starting Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Advisory..

KD 300 FEE FOR S.M.E. WORKER TRANSFERS AFTER ONE YEAR KUWAIT CITY, Nov 30: Kuwait has significantly revised its labor policies for older expatriate workers. Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, the Acting Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Minister of Interior, has decided to cancel Article 1..

Kuwait’s newly enacted Foreigners’ Residence Law marks a significant step forward in addressing modern challenges and aligning with the country’s humanitarian principles. Officially effective six months from now, this law introduces comprehensive reforms, offering better provisions for..

STRICTER EXPAT RESIDENCY LAW WITH HARSHER PENALTIES ROLLED OUT Notify Interior Ministry within two weeks if passport is lost or damaged Expats on visit can stay maximum of 3 months unless granted extension or residency Residency violators could face one year in prison, fines of up to KD..

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 24: The Public Authority for Manpower announced changes to transfer regulations within the small and medium enterprises (SME) sector. The period required for transferring workers within this sector has been reduced from three years to one year, provided the sponsor approves the..

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 21: The Ministry of Health (MoH) has reaffirmed its commitment to implement the decisions of the Gulf Committee for Drug Pricing at the Gulf Health Council by striking a balance between supplying medications at affordable prices and assisting the local pharmaceutical sector. In a..

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 7: The Ministry of Interior has urged all expats who have not yet completed the biometric process to do so before the deadline of December 31. It explained that residents can book an appointment for biometrics registration either through the Sahel app or the Meta platform. Failure..

Acting prime minister announces new feedback system for citizens KUWAIT CITY, Nov 6: The office of Acting Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef has announced that citizens can now submit complaints, comments, and suggestions related to the work of..

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 5: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs announced that 8,500 citizens have registered through the electronic Hajj platform, which was launched on Sunday for those wishing to perform Hajj this year. Registration will remain open for two weeks. The ministry revealed that 14,093..

Authorities urge banks to monitor debts of individuals with revoked citizenship KUWAIT CITY, Nov 5: As the relevant authorities continue to audit and review citizenship files, issuing recommendations and decisions regarding them, it has been learned that individuals whose citizenship has been..

The Civil Service Bureau announced that government offices and public institutions will be closed on Sunday, December 1, in observance of the Gulf..

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 4: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs opened registration for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage season, with campaign prices ranging from 1,600 to 1,700 Kuwaiti dinars per person. Sattam Al-Muzain, Director of the Hajj and Umrah Department has announced a notable decrease in Hajj..

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 3: Dr. Mohammed Al Wasmi, the Minister of Justice, Endowments and Islamic Affairs, has announced the launch of the “Enforcement Procedures Inquiry” service through the unified government application for electronic services, “Sahel.” This new service enables individuals..