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Arab Times
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait Suspends National Assembly's Internal Regulations Amid Parliamentary Freeze
KUWAIT CITY, May 1: In a significant legal development, Kuwait has issued Decree-Law No. 63 of 2025, officially suspending the provisions of Law No. 12 of 1963, which governs the internal regulations of the National Assembly. The decree, published in the official gazette Kuwait Today, comes as a result of the Amiri Order issued on May 10, 2024, which dissolved the National Assembly and suspended certain constitutional articles related to parliamentary functions for up to four years, pending a review of the country's democratic practices. Scope and Duration of the Suspension The decree mandates the suspension of Law No. 12 of 1963 and all decisions made under its authority, especially those concerning the administrative and employment affairs of the General Secretariat of the National Assembly. The suspension will remain in effect until either the end of the four-year period specified in the Amiri Order or the election of a new National Assembly—whichever comes first. Key Exception and Transitional Measures Notably, Article 178 of Law No. 12 of 1963 remains in force. This article stipulates that, in the event of the Assembly's dissolution, the General Secretariat is to be attached to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, effectively placing the employees of the Assembly under the Prime Minister's administrative structure. Under Article 2 of the new decree-law, all employees of the General Secretariat will now fall under the jurisdiction of Decree-Law No. 15 of 1979, which outlines the country's civil service framework. This ensures that their employment terms align with broader government standards, replacing previously granted benefits and allowances that were specific to Assembly service but are no longer applicable due to the legal suspension. Addressing Past Discrepancies The explanatory memorandum of the decree-law notes that Resolutions No. 26 of 2009 and No. 46 of 2014, which had established exclusive administrative and financial rules for Secretariat staff, were found to contradict Kuwait's general civil service laws. Since these resolutions were based on now-suspended legislation, the decree aims to standardize employment terms across government entities and avoid legal ambiguities or unequal treatment among public employees. The memorandum emphasizes that the temporary dissolution of the Assembly renders its internal regulatory framework inoperative, making it necessary to align Secretariat operations with existing national legislation. This legal clarity is particularly important, as Secretariat employees no longer perform the functions that originally justified their distinct employment conditions. Legal Consistency and Implementation To maintain legal consistency and support the current constitutional structure, Article 3 of the decree repeals any existing provisions that conflict with the new decree-law. Article 4 directs the Prime Minister and ministers to implement the law and states that it takes effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. The decree underscores the government's intention to preserve institutional integrity and legal order during the temporary halt in parliamentary activities. It also reaffirms that no further interpretation is needed regarding the status of Secretariat employees, as the decree provides explicit instructions concerning their transition to the civil service framework.
Gulf Insider
20-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Tourism Violations In Bahrain
Inspectors flagged 224 breaches at tourist establishments across Manama's Fourth Constituency, with 119 cases resulting in closures, licence suspensions or written warnings, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The figures came in reply to a parliamentary question from MP Hassan Bukhammas, who had asked about the number of tourist facilities operating in the area, how many licence requests had been made and approved, how often inspections were carried out, and how many staff were handling them. Since the start of the current legislative term in 2022, the Ministry said it had carried out 701 inspections in the constituency. These included regular visits, surprise checks and joint campaigns with other bodies including the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the General Directorate of Traffic and Civil Defence. Inspectors looked into licences, business records, building use, safety, cleanliness and labour conditions. Facilities Tourism-related facilities in the area include 42 hotels, 116 restaurants and 52 furnished flats rented on a daily or weekly basis. Since 2022, the Ministry has received 135 requests for tourism licences from establishments in the constituency. Of these, 108 were approved. The Ministry currently has 16 inspectors and enforcement officers on its books and plans to add more, working with the Civil Service Bureau. Procedures This follows Decree No. 82 of 2023 which split licensing and inspection work at the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) in a bid to tidy up procedures. Breaches logged by inspectors covered a range of issues including unpaid hotel service charges, failure to submit audited accounts, letting out space without permission, running venues without written approval and altering activities beyond what the licence allows. Some tourist restaurants were also caught ignoring permitted working hours. Once a breach is recorded, the person in charge of the venue is called in to answer questions from enforcement staff. Findings Depending on the findings, cases are either passed to the Public Prosecution or dealt with by administrative order or both. Action is taken under Decree-Law No. 15 of 1986 which covers tourism rules. The Ministry's response ended with a short note of thanks to the MP and an expression of readiness to continue working with Parliament on the matter.
Daily Tribune
20-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Tourism violations in Bahrain
Government inspections uncover 224 breaches in Manama's Fourth Constituency Inspectors flagged 224 breaches at tourist establishments across Manama's Fourth Constituency, with 119 cases resulting in closures, licence suspensions or written warnings, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The figures came in reply to a parliamentary question from MP Hassan Bukhammas, who had asked about the number of tourist facilities operating in the area, how many licence requests had been made and approved, how often inspections were carried out, and how many staff were handling them. Since the start of the current legislative term in 2022, the Ministry said it had carried out 701 inspections in the constituency. These included regular visits, surprise checks and joint campaigns with other bodies including the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the General Directorate of Traffic and Civil Defence. Inspectors looked into licences, business records, building use, safety, cleanliness and labour conditions. Facilities Tourism-related facilities in the area include 42 hotels, 116 restaurants and 52 furnished flats rented on a daily or weekly basis. Since 2022, the Ministry has received 135 requests for tourism licences from establishments in the constituency. Of these, 108 were approved. The Ministry currently has 16 inspectors and enforcement officers on its books and plans to add more, working with the Civil Service Bureau. Procedures This follows Decree No. 82 of 2023 which split licensing and inspection work at the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) in a bid to tidy up procedures. Breaches logged by inspectors covered a range of issues including unpaid hotel service charges, failure to submit audited accounts, letting out space without permission, running venues without written approval and altering activities beyond what the licence allows. Some tourist restaurants were also caught ignoring permitted working hours. Once a breach is recorded, the person in charge of the venue is called in to answer questions from enforcement staff. Findings Depending on the findings, cases are either passed to the Public Prosecution or dealt with by administrative order or both. Action is taken under Decree-Law No. 15 of 1986 which covers tourism rules. The Ministry's response ended with a short note of thanks to the MP and an expression of readiness to continue working with Parliament on the matter
Arab Times
19-02-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait forms new grievance committee to handle citizenship withdrawal cases
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 19: During its weekly meeting, chaired by Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahd Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, the Kuwaiti Council of Ministers approved the formation of a grievance committee to handle the withdrawal and revocation of Kuwaiti citizenship. The new committee will be led by Counselor Ali Musaed Al-Dhubaibi, with Abdul Wahab Abdul Rahman Al-Muzaini serving as Vice President. Other members include Counselor Khaled Abdulrahman Al-Bakr from the Fatwa and Legislation Department, Jamal Khalifa Al-Rish, the former Deputy Director General of the General Department of Investigations, and Fawaz Suleiman Al-Mishaan, former Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Nationality and Travel Documents Affairs. The Council also approved the minutes from the Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Nationality, which involved reviewing cases related to the loss and withdrawal of nationality from certain individuals, in line with the provisions of Decree-Law No. 15 of 1959 regarding Kuwaiti nationality and its amendments.
