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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Kuwait warns: Expats and Kuwaitis must verify degrees by September 30 or face penalties
Ministry of Higher Education has issued a deadline for Kuwaiti's and expatriates to verify their academic degrees/Representative Image The Ministry of Higher Education in Kuwait has issued a strict deadline for Kuwaiti nationals and expatriates to verify their academic degrees by uploading the required documents on the official Ministry website. Acting Undersecretary Mohammad Al-Khalidi has called on all employees to complete this verification within one month from the circular's issuance date, with a final deadline set for September 30, 2025 for teaching and administrative staff in schools. Missing the deadline could lead to disciplinary actions. TL;DR: All Kuwaiti and expat employees must upload copies of their academic qualifications plus Ministry of Higher Education equivalency certificates (if degrees are from abroad) by September 30, 2025. The verification process is completed electronically via the Ministry's e-services portal, under the 'My Academic Certificates' section. Failure to meet the deadline may result in penalties or disciplinary measures as determined by relevant authorities. Verification process and requirements The Ministry has provided clear steps for degree verification. Employees should: Log in to the official Ministry of Higher Education portal or the relevant government e-services platform. Access the 'Administrative Services' section, then select 'My Academic Certificates.' Upload scanned copies of academic certificates. For qualifications obtained outside Kuwait, an equivalency certificate issued by the Ministry of Higher Education must also be uploaded. Verify that previously uploaded documents are correct and up to date by revisiting the same portal and section. The Ministry emphasizes uploading documents in PDF format and adhering to the deadline to avoid consequences. Who must comply and deadlines This requirement applies to both Kuwaiti nationals and expatriate workers who hold post-secondary academic qualifications. Specifically, all teaching and administrative staff in educational institutions have until September 30, 2025, to complete the upload and verification process. For certain government employees, the deadline may be earlier, within one month following the issuance of the circular. The measure is part of Kuwait's commitment to uphold academic integrity and maintain a reliable system of credential verification among public and private sector employees. Importance and implications Degree verification is critical to ensure authenticity and qualification validity within Kuwait's workforce. This initiative supports fair employment practices and the integrity of academic credentials. The Ministry warned that failure to meet verification requirements could lead to administrative investigations, withholding of salary increments, or other disciplinary actions. Employers and employees alike are urged to cooperate fully and complete the required procedures within the stipulated deadlines FAQ 1. Who needs to verify their degrees in Kuwait? All Kuwaiti nationals and expatriate employees, including teaching and administrative staff, must verify their academic credentials. 2. What is the deadline for verification? The final date for school staff to complete degree verification is September 30, 2025. 3. How is the verification done? Degrees and, if applicable, Ministry equivalency certificates must be uploaded via the Ministry of Higher Education's online portal. 4. What happens if I miss the deadline? Missing the deadline may lead to disciplinary action, salary delays, or other penalties as determined by authorities.
Arab Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Arab Times
Degree Verification — Kuwaitis and Expats Warned to Meet Deadline
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 12: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has started the second phase of the inventory of employees' academic certificates above the high school level. This confirms the completion of the first phase of the inventory of academic certificates of employees -- both citizens and expatriates. It is in response to the request of the Educational Certificate Examination Committee to inventory the certificates of all employees in government agencies and the private sector. In a press statement, the ministry clarified that this phase includes all employees (Kuwaitis and non-Kuwaitis) who obtained their academic qualifications from Jan 1, 2000 onwards; those who did not submit their certificates during the first phase; those who obtained new qualifications; and the newly appointed employees. Acting Undersecretary of the ministry Mohammad Al-Khalidi issued a general circular urging the employees to access the official website of the ministry, specifically the 'Administrative Services' icon – 'My Academic Certificates' and upload a photocopy of the academic qualification and equivalency issued by the Ministry of Higher Education. He said his should be done within a period not exceeding one month from the date of the issuance of the circular for administrators, and until Sept 30 for the teaching and administrative staff in schools. The Ministry of Education explained that the steps for uploading documents are as follows: log into the e-services, click 'My Academic Certificates', 'Add Academic Certificates', 'Questions about Academic Certificates', and then select the attachment to be uploaded in PDF format. At the same time, it stressed the need to adhere to the deadlines to avoid disciplinary action that may be taken by the relevant authorities. It added that employees who previously uploaded their academic certificates can verify if they are in the system by following the same steps outlined above to ensure that the data are correct and up-to-date.
Zawya
10-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Kuwait's MoE sets new guidelines for additional work allowances
KUWAIT CITY - In a bid to regulate the disbursement of additional work allowances and ascertain adherence to established controls, the Ministry of Education issued a decision outlining the mechanism for assigning employees to additional work in various sectors and departments, under the approved flexible working hours. The newspaper obtained a copy of the decision that includes a directive to attach copies of decisions regarding the partial reduction of official working hours during the assignment of additional work. This is to ensure alignment with actual working hours, the decision explained. It added that a statement must be provided detailing the approved timings for those assigned to additional work, allowing for verification that the concerned employees met the required working hours. The ministry clarified that additional working hours will only be scheduled after the official working hours and following the approved flexible working hours. 'This guarantees that there is no overlap between official and additional working hours,' sources stated. In a letter to Assistant Undersecretary for Financial Affairs Mohammad Al-Khalidi, the ministry emphasized the importance of abiding by regulatory procedures when disbursing additional work allowances. 'These measures aim to control expenditures and ensure that allowances are granted only to eligible employees, in line with overtime work regulations; while ensuring compliance with the actual working hours established under the flexible working hours system,' the letter elaborated. Arab Times | © Copyright 2024, All Rights Reserved Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( arabtimes
