KUWAIT CITY, April 24: In a recent development, Al-Jarida has learned from reliable sources within the Ministry of Interior and the Public Authority for Manpower that directives have been issued to halt the issuance of work permits for Egyptian workers as of yesterday. This decision comes as part of..

The Belgian embassy in Kuwait is working to organize a series of events on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The volume of trade exchange between Kuwait and Belgium in 2022 reached about €600 million in imports and..

The EU announced on Monday the relaxation of visa rules for citizens of Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain. The European Commission has adopted three implementing decisions updating the rules on issuing multi-entry visas for the three Gulf countries. The announcement was made at the EU-GCC..

The Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy is facing a critical stage due to the upcoming electricity production shortages crisis, expected to start next summer and extend until 2028, as there are no projects slated for completion in the next three years The ministry was unable to add..

The first-ever Hindi radio broadcast has started in Kuwait, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait said on Monday. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait lauded Kuwait ‘s Ministry of Information for starting a Hindi Progamme on Kuwait Radio on FM 93.3 and AM 96.3 every Sunday. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait noted..

The Central Bank of Kuwait mandates global audits for exchange companies on money laundering and terrorist financing laws. Inspect to block blacklisted transactions and audit public benefit organizations and charities with sample transactions. As part of its continuous endeavors to bolster the..

KUWAIT CITY, April 18: To address the high labor wages and the labor shortage in the country, a meeting held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al-Sabah, the Board of Directors of the Public Authority for..

Foreigners can now stay in the country for two months without a residence permit but must start the process for regular or temporary residence during this time. Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Acting Minister of Interior, issued a ministerial..

Kuwaiti banks’ capital adequacy rose to 19.9% by 2023-end from 19.2% in Q4 2022 • The financial integrity of local banks reflect Kuwait’s strong banking system and asset quality, ensuring resilience against future challenges. • The net profitability margin of banks, including both..

Ministry of Justice added a new service for “Payment to the General Administration of Execution” through the Sahel application. This service enables users to access information regarding the amounts they owed to pay for execution. Through this service, individuals can settle their debts..

Kuwaiti Minister of Justice and Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Faisal Al- Ghareeb said Kuwait attaches great importance to combatting human trafficking through laws and legislation that include deterrent penalties and protect victims’ rights. This came in his speech Wednesday during the launch of..

Kuwait on Wednesday declared updating its renewable energy goals and enhancing strategies of energy efficiency, affirming its outstanding role for a zero- carbon future in line with continued commitments to sustainability and renewable energy. This came in a speech delivered by Director General..

Among the registered candidates at the Civil Service Bureau for employment are 6,168 male and female citizens holding university degrees, 111 with a master’s degree, and three with doctorates. • There are 2,389 citizens with a diploma, 863 with a secondary certificate, 1,341 with an..

The cosmetic agriculture sector forms a committee to oversee winning companies, ensuring contract terms are met. It’s addressing recent monitoring deficiencies, focusing on specific highways. Interest in cosmetic agriculture projects in Kuwait started in the early seventies, with Kuwait being a..

Kuwaiti Minister of Justice and Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Faisal Al- Ghareeb said Kuwait attaches great importance to combatting human trafficking through laws and legislation that include deterrent penalties and protect victims’ rights. This came in his speech Wednesday during the launch of..