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Arab Times
6 hours ago
- Business
- Arab Times
Expat exit permit based on worker's choice
KUWAIT CITY, June 12: Director of the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) Marzouq Al-Otaibi confirmed that the departure permit granted to expatriate workers in the private sector (Article 18) is determined based on the wishes of the workers, as they have the right to choose the start and end dates of the permit upon submitting the application. In a statement to the newspaper, Al-Otaibi explained that the departure permit is used only to document the worker's departure date from the country and does not entail any commitment to a specific return date. He emphasized that this permit does not restrict the worker to a specific return date. He pointed out that this measure is part of a series of services offered by the authority to provide the necessary flexibility for workers and employers; enabling them to arrange travel procedures in line with their specific circumstances, while simultaneously maintaining the organization of the labor market and ensuring compliance with applicable laws. 'This is under the directives of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah,' he added. In a related development, PAM announced Thursday the launching of two online services -- Requesting an Exit Permit for Workers under Article 18 Visa on the unified government application for electronic services (Sahel) and Approving the Request through the unified government application for employers (Sahel Business). In a press statement, the authority disclosed that the service launched through the Sahel application allows workers to submit an electronic exit permit request to their employer, while the other service through the Sahel Business application enables employers to review and approve exit permit requests submitted by their employees. It added that the launching of the two services is in compliance with the circular issued by Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef earlier; obligating expatriate workers in the private sector to obtain an 'exit permit' from their employers before leaving the country, starting from July 1.
Arab Times
21-05-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Salary Transfer Certificate Now Mandatory for Hiring Above Quota
KUWAIT CITY, May 21: Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Manpower, Marzouq Al-Otaibi, has issued an administrative circular mandating that business owners submit proof of salary transfers to local banks when requesting to increase their workforce beyond the approved needs assessment. According to sources, the directive is intended to regulate the labor market and prevent delays in the payment of salaries and other entitlements to workers listed on company records. The measure also ensures that companies seeking to expand their labor quota comply with labor laws (particularly those governing timely wage payments), thereby helping to reduce worker complaints. The source emphasized that under Kuwait's Labor Law, private sector companies are required to transfer employee salaries to local banks within the first week of each month.
Arab Times
29-04-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Filipino Workers' Rights
KUWAIT CITY, April 29: Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Manpower, Marzouq Al-Otaibi, met with Kuwait's Ambassador to the Philippines, Meshari Al-Nibari, to discuss the latest developments in the recruitment of Filipino workers and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, Al-Otaibi outlined the Authority's ongoing efforts to streamline the migration process and ensure a smooth transition for Filipino workers coming to Kuwait. He emphasized that Kuwaiti labor laws provide significant benefits and protections to foreign workers. Al-Otaibi also reaffirmed the Authority's commitment to safeguarding the rights of expatriate workers and noted that Kuwait's labor market continues to attract talent with essential specializations. He added that the Authority's staff is fully prepared to work with all government bodies to support the country's developmental and humanitarian objectives.
Zawya
07-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Kuwait requires degree checks for work permits
KUWAIT CITY - Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) Marzouq Al-Otaibi recently issued a circular approving the implementation of the procedures regarding the academic qualifications and professions of migrant workers, those from other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Bedoun workers in terms of the issuance, renewal, and amendment of various types of work permits at labor departments through the Ashal portal for employers or the Sahel Business app. The Alseyassah/Arab Times obtained a copy of the circular; stating that the workers' academic qualifications have three determinants: educational level like doctorate, master's, bachelor's or diploma; field of specialization like Commercial Law or Biochemistry; and status of the qualification like unrecognized, preliminary recognition, administrative recognition or accreditation based on the Ministry of Higher Education equivalency. The manual stipulates that the employees' duties include verifying the compatibility between the field of specialization and profession specified in the application, while the educational level and accreditation status are verified through the automated system. The academic qualification attachment is verified only if the system requires the employer to upload it along with the work permit-related application. For engineering professions, approvals are verified automatically through the system. Applications that do not have the required approval are automatically rejected. An electronic attachment is automatically added to the application to confirm that the employee received approval. For non-engineering professions that require prior approval for permit and work permit services, the employer is required to upload a copy of the approval as an attachment to the application. Several services are automatically accredited. These include renewing work permits for expatriates, renewing work permits for Gulf nationals and renewing work permits for those residing legally in Kuwait; provided the renewal is for the same profession. These services do not require attachment of approvals or academic qualifications to the application. By Fares Al-Abdan Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff
Arab Times
05-04-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait requires degree checks for work permits
KUWAIT CITY, April 5: Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) Marzouq Al-Otaibi recently issued a circular approving the implementation of the procedures regarding the academic qualifications and professions of migrant workers, those from other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Bedoun workers in terms of the issuance, renewal, and amendment of various types of work permits at labor departments through the Ashal portal for employers or the Sahel Business app. The Alseyassah/Arab Times obtained a copy of the circular; stating that the workers' academic qualifications have three determinants: educational level like doctorate, master's, bachelor's or diploma; field of specialization like Commercial Law or Biochemistry; and status of the qualification like unrecognized, preliminary recognition, administrative recognition or accreditation based on the Ministry of Higher Education equivalency. The manual stipulates that the employees' duties include verifying the compatibility between the field of specialization and profession specified in the application, while the educational level and accreditation status are verified through the automated system. The academic qualification attachment is verified only if the system requires the employer to upload it along with the work permit-related application. For engineering professions, approvals are verified automatically through the system. Applications that do not have the required approval are automatically rejected. An electronic attachment is automatically added to the application to confirm that the employee received approval. For non-engineering professions that require prior approval for permit and work permit services, the employer is required to upload a copy of the approval as an attachment to the application. Several services are automatically accredited. These include renewing work permits for expatriates, renewing work permits for Gulf nationals and renewing work permits for those residing legally in Kuwait; provided the renewal is for the same profession. These services do not require attachment of approvals or academic qualifications to the application.
