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Saudi Gazette
04-05-2025
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
GOSI launches directory for occupational safety and health standards
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) launched on Sunday a directory for occupational safety and health standards to serve as a unified reference for specialists, establishments, and relevant entities in Saudi Arabia. This is aimed at enhancing safety and health standards while protecting workers from occupational hazards as part of its broader strategy. The directory was launched at the opening of the seventh edition of the Global Occupational Safety and Health Conference 2025 (GOSH). Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi inaugurated the conference in Riyadh on Sunday. According to GOSI, this directory of guidelines has been developed based on leading international practices in occupational safety and health. It aims to assist employers, workers in facilities, and inspectors by providing clear preventive standards to help reduce injuries and occupational hazards in the workplace. The directory includes more than 4,500 standards covering six main sectors: public industries, construction, agriculture, maritime activities, transport, and mining. Additionally, it features a comprehensive classification of more than 70 sectors based on the national directory of economic activities. The directory will establish standards that contribute to increasing productivity and promoting economic sustainability, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to achieve a prosperous economy by creating safe and encouraging work environments. Additionally, it seeks to enhance the Kingdom's position and its leadership role in supporting labor rights and investing in human capital, a fundamental pillar of comprehensive and sustainable development.
Arab Times
17-02-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Gov't expedites solutions for women affected by revoked nationalities
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 17: Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef reiterated the government's commitment to addressing the situation of Kuwaiti wives whose nationalities have been revoked, ensuring they are guaranteed a decent standard of living. Al-Yousef chaired a meeting at Seif Palace with leaders of various government agencies to follow up on facilitating procedures and processing all transactions related to foreign wives of Kuwaitis, in accordance with Article 8 of the Kuwaiti Nationality Law. The aim is to resolve issues for those whose nationalities were withdrawn, ensuring they live with dignity. During the meeting, Al-Youssef listened to comments and answered government agency leaders' questions about this matter's details. He directed some agencies to expedite the development of solutions for certain cases within this group. The Acting Prime Minister emphasized the government's readiness to address the needs of these individuals, whether by amending laws, decisions, or regulations that may obstruct the implementation of Decree-Law No. 158 of 2024, which amends Article 16 of Amiri Decree No. 15 of 1959 on the Kuwaiti Nationality Law, ensuring a better quality of life for them. Dr. Khaled Al-Ajmi, the Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs, announced that the profits from contributions to cooperative societies for this group during the previous period would be distributed after the end of the fiscal year for each society. Ahmed Al-Thunayan, Acting Director General of the General Organization for Social Insurance, confirmed that the organization would continue to pay retirement pensions and share distributions to this group on the 9th of each month, as per the established schedule. Ziad Al-Najem, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, also intervened, stating that the validity of commercial licenses for individuals from this group would continue, provided that the license holder has no security restrictions. He added that if a person from this category establishes a new company, their maximum ownership in the company would be limited to 49 percent. Finally, the Office of Article 8 Affairs of the First Deputy Minister emphasized its commitment to continuing communication with individuals from this category who have reached out to the office. The office will also coordinate with relevant state agencies and receive forms and communications concerning this matter.
Arab Times
27-01-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
1,119 cases of citizenship withdrawal in Public Authority for the Disabled
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 27: The total number of cases involving the withdrawal and loss of citizenship related to the Public Authority for the Disabled has risen to 1,119, reflecting an increase of 303 cases from the previous week. These cases are distributed as follows: 322 for people with special needs, 514 for those responsible for their care, 264 for caregivers, and 19 for employees. Sources indicate that the number of citizenship withdrawals has increased by 80 for individuals with disabilities, 145 for their caregivers, and 74 for those responsible for the disabled. The increase in cases for employees was relatively small, with only 4 additional cases. The number of individuals whose citizenships are withdrawn is expected to continue to grow in the coming days, as the Supreme Committee continues to issue decisions and decrees on the matter. The Authority receives periodic updates on those whose citizenships have been withdrawn, and cross-references this information with its own records to take appropriate legal action. This process follows the loss of citizenship, which previously allowed individuals to receive financial and in-kind benefits as outlined in Law No. 8/2010 regarding the rights of persons with disabilities. The Authority is preparing a list of stateless retired individuals to be submitted to the General Organization for Social Insurance. Sources confirmed that all sectors of the Authority are carefully reviewing the names on these lists, sorting through those that are relevant to their departments, and taking appropriate action based on their new status. The review is being conducted in accordance with applicable legal frameworks and the Council of Ministers' instructions to ensure that no one is unfairly treated. Despite the citizenship withdrawal, financial and in-kind benefits will continue for disabled individuals, provided they present proof of their original nationality and other required documents. However, caregivers whose nationality has been revoked will no longer be eligible for retirement benefits, which are reserved for citizens. The Authority also emphasized that if any individual is found to have forged nationality documents, all financial benefits will be immediately stopped. Additionally, the Authority is compiling a list of retired employees affected by the citizenship withdrawal decisions, which will be submitted to the General Organization for Social Insurance. The number of affected employees may exceed 40. For those employees whose citizenship has been revoked, the Civil Service Bureau will be contacted to assess their current status. If they are still treated as citizens, their financial benefits will continue. Otherwise, they will be employed under assistance contracts. In other news, the Public Authority for the Disabled has launched Tender No. 7 - 2024/2025 for the establishment and design of a medical sector automation system. The specifications for the tender are outlined in the conditions booklet and documents, which can be obtained from the Authority's headquarters in Hawalli at the Tenders Department. Specialized companies and institutions are invited to submit their bids in sealed envelopes, including a certificate of fulfillment of the national labor percentage, which must be valid for one year. Bids will not be accepted after the deadline of February 9, and any bid that does not include the original and a copy of the receipt for the conditions booklet will be excluded.
