Residency Duration No Longer Tied to Passport Validity KUWAIT CITY, Nov 23: The executive regulations accompanying the decree on the residence of expats (issued under Ministerial Resolution No. (2249) of 2025) have clarified several key rules governing the issuance and management of regular..

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 23: The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahd Al-Yousef, recently enacted the executive regulations for the updated decree governing the residency of foreign nationals in Kuwait. These regulations specify the conditions, application procedures, and fee..

Article 16 Outlines Visa Conversion Rules for Government Visitors, Workers, and Families KUWAIT CITY, Nov 23: Article 16 outlines five specific scenarios in which a visit visa may be converted into a regular residence permit in Kuwait. These provisions are designed to address exceptional or..

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 22: Kuwait Airways announced on Friday that it will operate four additional flights to London on December 1, 21, 25 and 29, expanding services to one of its most in-demand destinations during the winter travel season. In a press release, the airline said the move comes as part of..

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 21: The Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy has issued an official statement warning the public about fraudulent text messages that have been circulating recently. These messages, which falsely claim to request payment of electricity bills via unknown links, are not..

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 20: The Civil Service Commission has directed that all employees working morning and evening shifts must clock in when beginning overtime work, but only after completing their official working hours. The Bureau confirmed that this requirement also applies to employees assigned to..

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 19: The Ministry of Justice has announced the launch of a new digital service on the Sahel government application, enabling users to request certified copies of rulings issued by the Court of Cassation. The ministry confirmed that the new feature aims to streamline legal and..

KUWAIT CITY : The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has announced that establishments will now receive advance notifications through the “Sahel Business” application informing them of the scheduled date of an inspector’s visit. The presence of the employer or an authorized representative..

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 17: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and visiting Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh held official talks at Bayan Palace on Monday. They discussed bilateral relations and frameworks of expanding cooperative..

Nation-Wide Surveillance to Hunt Down Wanted Criminals KUWAIT CITY, Nov 17: As part of its ongoing digital transformation and security modernization strategy, the Ministry of Interior has intensified its use of artificial intelligence to support security operations, particularly in identifying..

Kuwait Enters New Era of Development and Security KUWAIT CITY, Nov 9: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, stated that “Kuwait is entering a better phase, God willing. Its reality today is vastly different from the past, as we are witnessing rapid..

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 9: Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ajil has issued Ministerial Resolution No. 182 of 2025, introducing a formal ban on cash transactions for companies operating in specific sectors. Article One of the resolution, all institutions and companies supervised by the..

KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi announced on Saturday the launch of the online platform “Visit Kuwait,” effective November 1. The platform serves as the country’s unified gateway for visitors seeking tourist visas and..

For many expatriates in Kuwait, securing a stable job under a Private Sector Article 18 visa represents a significant step toward long-term residency and career growth. However, employees working under an SME (Small & Medium Enterprises) Article 18 visa often have questions about whether and how..

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 19: The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) has announced that 546 individuals are required to update their residential addresses within one month. Updates can be made directly through PACI or via the government application “Sahel.” The authority published the names..