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1000 New Job Vacancies in Kuwait   New vacancies for citizens and foreigners announced despite nationalization drive. 1000 New Job Vacancies in Kuwait Kuwait City, 14th January 2024: Despite ongoing efforts to prioritize Kuwaiti employment, the Kuwait Municipality has unveiled a significant number of new jobs open to both citizens and expats. The annual budget report details 1,090 vacancies, including 36 positions in the funeral department specifically designated for expats to perform the ritual washing of the deceased and another 25 driver roles for hearses. The report also outlines openings for accountants, engineers in architecture, electricity, and mechanics, but it remains unclear if these positions are also open to foreign applicants. Notably, administrative roles across the municipality's branches are reserved for Kuwaiti nationals. The new budget, effective April 2024, allocates an estimated KD190 million for wages and compensation, representing a K…

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Part Time Job is Allowed in Kuwait     Dear All, here is the information about Part Time Job is Allowed in Kuwait. Kuwait City, 29th December 2023: Part time work to be allowed in private sector Starting from January 2024, there will be a significant change in the private sector as First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled has given the green light for part-time work for employees. However, it is important to note that workers must obtain approval from their current employer before engaging in such arrangements. This decision marks a significant shift towards greater employment flexibility in the private sector.   Part Time Job is Allowed in Kuwait   Kuwait allows part-time job for expats in private sector | iiQ8 News   Private sector employees can now participate in part-time employment by obtaining a "part-time work permit" from the General Authority for Manpower. This new developme…

Kuwait allows part-time job for expats in private sector First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled Kuwait allows part-time job for expats in private sector   Minister allows private sector workers to work part-time for another company   KUWAIT CITY, Dec 28:   First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has issued a ministerial decision on allowing private sector employees to work part-time for a third party (another employer) on the condition that they obtain approval from the original employer. The decision aligns with the provisions of the Council of Ministers’ resolution on addressing the demographic imbalance issue. It stipulates that employees in the private sector can now engage in part-time work with another employer for a maximum of four hours per day, provided they obtain a part-time work permit from the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM). …

HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Passed Away   Amiri Diwan Announces the passing away of HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf   Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs: With great sadness and sorrow, we mourn the Kuwaiti people, the Arab and Islamic nations, and the friendly peoples of the world, the late His Highness the Amir,Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who passed away to his Lord today, Saturday.   The Shopping malls in Kuwait including The Avenues, 360 Mall, Assima Mall, Al-Kout Mall, Souq AlMubarakiya and Murouj will be closed on Saturday, Sunday and Monday as Kuwait mourns the passing of the late Amir His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The shops and restaurants will open again on Tuesday, the malls said in statements on social media.   Kuwait announces extended weekends in 2024 | 4 Day Holiday for New Year “It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce to the Kuwaiti people and the Arab and Islamic nations the deat…

MoI Added Services to Sahel App   Dear All, MoI Added Services to Sahel App. The Ministry of Interior launches “Issuing Nationality Administration Certificates” services in “Sahl” The certificates are: 1- Nationality data certificate 2- Certificate proving a minor 3- A statement of family members 4- Name change certificate 4 Day Holiday for New Year 2024 ? | iiQ8 News     MoI Added Services to Sahel App

وزارة الداخلية تطلق خدمات "اصدار شهادات ادارة الجنسية" في "سهل"

الشهادات هي: ١- شهادة بيانات الجنسية ٢- شهادة اثبات قاصر ٣- بيان بأفراد الاسرة ٤- شهادة تعديل اسم

 

وزارة الداخلية تطلق خدمات "اصدار شهادات ادارة الجنسية" في "سهل"

الشهادات هي: ١- شهادة بيانات الجنسية ٢- شهادة اثبات قاصر ٣- بيان بأفراد الاسرة ٤- شهادة تعديل اسم pic.twitter.com/XH8CnRO4Pm — وزارة الداخلية (@Moi_kuw) November 22, 2023   No…

Gulf Bank in Kuwait   Gulf Bank Kuwait is one of the largest leading banks in Kuwait with a broad offering of consumer banking, wholesale banking, treasury, and financial services. The Bank was founded in 1960, registered as a bank with the Central Bank of Kuwait and was listed as Gulf Bank on the Kuwait Stock Exchange in 1984. Customer service: 2244 4383 Headquarters: Kuwait City Subsidiaries: Gulf Bank, Asset Management Arm, Gulf Capital Investment Company KSCC Founded: October 29, 1960, Kuwait City   About Gulf Bank Gulf Bank was established in 1960 and has since progressed to becoming an industry-leading financial services provider complemented by a large network of 56 branches strategically positioned in key locations throughout Kuwait. The main groups of the Bank are Consumer, Corporate and International Banking.   Contact Info of Gulf Bank Phone Number: +965 1805805 Email: socialmedia@gulfbank.com.kw …

4 Day holiday for New Year 2024   Dear iiQ7 Viewers, 4 Day Holiday for New Year 2024? This year new year 2024 may get 4 consecutive days of leave for government agencies as the Civil Service Commission Kuwait is considering to announce 31st December Sunday as a 'rest' day. The New Year 1st January 2024 is an official holiday which falls on Monday. Since 31st December is a Sunday, which falls in-between an official holiday and a rest day, the Civil Service Commission, Kuwait is considering to make it as a rest day, local Arabic Media Al-Anba said. 29th December Friday is a government holiday, 30th December Saturday is rest day. 31st December Sunday is rest day ? 1st January 2024 Monday is again a Public Holiday.   Earlier, the Civil Service Commission used to give rest day for any working days which comes between two holidays. In the year 2017, the civil service commission, Kuwait considered Sunday, December 31, 2017, as a day of rest as it wa…

Kuwait May Ban Tik Tok App and Website   The Court hearing will be on 3rd December 2023. Kuwait may ban Tik Tok App and Website Kuwait City, 31st October 2023: The Administrative Court will look into the lawsuit to ban the ‘Tik Tok’ application in Kuwait on 3rd December 2023, to allow the Kuwait Government lawyer to prepare the response. According to a lawsuit, the applicant has requested that the “Tik Tok” website and App be blocked in the State of Kuwait, pointing out that it publishes materials that contradict the morals, customs and traditions of Kuwaiti society. According to plaintiff, the application broadcasts clips that violate morals, and promotes clips that encourage violence and bullying and the Telecommunications Authority law authorizes the Authority to block any electronic application that violates the state's laws in the public interest. List of countries Banned Tik Tok app and Website : Multiple governmental agencies and private busine…

Kuwait CityBus   CityBus FAQs Kuwait CityBus 1. What all routes CityBus caters to? CityBus primarily caters for 3 types of routes: Regular Route This transportation service is for all major residential and commercial areas in Kuwait, using both single & double decker fleet. Express Route Buses deputed on these routes stop only in significant areas and major bus stops. This is helpful for those who commute on long distance routes and intend to save time. Airport Route CityBus in this case provides buses specifically for airport travels with comfortable seats and dedicated space for luggage. 2. How is fare calculated between two stops? Fare is fixed based on distance between the stops. 3. Can I get refund of balance fare if I get down at a stop before the destination stop for which I have purchased the ticket? No 4. Can I extend my journey beyond the original destination? Yes, if you are account holder, the additional fare for extended journey …

No more 5KD Charge for Civil ID   Kuwait City, 21st October 2023: No more 5KD Charge for Civil ID.   PACI not to charge 5 KD card fee for those whose cards are not yet issued Deputy Director General for Civil Registration Affairs at the Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) Jaber Al-Kandari confirmed that PACI will not charge the card renewal fee of 5 KD for those whose cards are not yet issued during their next renewal. No more 5KD Charge for Civil ID The PACI stopped issuing cards for all those who submitted card renewal before last May 23. The new request are processed and cards are issued within 24 to 48 hours in most cases. As the old requests are not processing, those who paid the 5 KD fee earlier will no need be required to pay the fee again during their next renewal request, Jaber Al-Kandari said. He also urged all residents to collect the cards once it is ready so that they do not accumulate in the machines, which delays the iss…