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Arabian Business
3 days ago
- 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.
