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Zawya
13-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Kuwait: Expat exit permit based on worker's choice
KUWAIT CITY: 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.
Arabian Business
01-06-2025
- General
- Arabian Business
Kuwait bans outdoor work between 11am and 4pm
Kuwait has introduced a ban on outdoor work during the hottest parts of the day until September. The Public Authority of Manpower (PAM) declared that work in the open is banned from 11 am until 4 pm, effective until the end of August. PAM in a statement quoted the acting director, Marzouq Al-Otaibi, as saying PAM's inspection teams would enforce the administrative resolution 535/2015 concerning the ban on working in the uncovered locations for the summer three months. Kuwait outdoor work ban He warned that the inspectors would show up unexpectedly at work sites to check on possible breaches, for recording the offenses and taking legal action against those responsible. The decision aims at protecting the workers from the scorching summer heat during this period, he said, indicating that the decision does not imply cutting the working hours. The measure was enforced over the past years and was applied by the concerned companies, he said. Moreover, it came in compliance with public interests and Kuwait's adherence to international labour conventions.
Gulf Insider
07-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Kuwait Automates Work Permit Qualification Checks
In a bid to strengthen oversight and prevent the use of fraudulent academic certificates, Kuwait's Public Authority for Manpower has launched an automated system to verify academic qualifications for expatriate, GCC, and bidoon (people without proper documents) workers applying for work permits through the Ashal portal or Sahel Business app. This new measure comes after the discovery of fraudulent academic documents submitted by applicants and aims to maintain the integrity of Kuwait's labour market. Accreditation status According to a circular issued by Marzouq Al Otaibi, Acting Director General of the Authority, the system will ensure academic credentials and corresponding professions are verified before any work permit is issued. The verification process covers three key areas: academic degree, field of specialization, and the accreditation status of the qualification based on Ministry of Higher Education standards. This initiative is part of Kuwait's ongoing efforts to regulate its labor market and ensure that only qualified individuals are granted work permits. Also read: Renewed Rolling Power Cuts In Kuwait
Daily Tribune
06-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Kuwait Introduces Automated System for Academic Qualification Verification in Work Permit Applications
Kuwait's Public Authority for Manpower has rolled out an automated system designed to verify the academic qualifications of individuals applying for work permits, including expatriates, GCC nationals, and bidoon workers. This move comes after authorities uncovered several instances of fraudulent academic certificates submitted by applicants. The new system, which is integrated with the Ashal portal and Sahel Business app, will meticulously verify academic credentials before any work permit is issued. Marzouq Al Otaibi, Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Manpower, issued a circular confirming the implementation of the system. The verification process focuses on three key elements: the authenticity of the academic degree, the field of specialization, and the accreditation status of the qualification, all in line with the Ministry of Higher Education's standards. This measure is part of Kuwait's ongoing efforts to ensure the integrity of its labor market by only issuing work permits to individuals who meet the required academic qualifications, thus preventing fraud and bolstering the regulatory framework surrounding work permits.
