Kuwait

Government allowance for nationals working in the private sector will continue, as this aligns with policies to both localize employment in the private sector and to bring more locals to switch away from government jobs

In an initiative to cut paperwork, the country intends to switch to electronic checking of police documents provided by new expatriates prior to their arrival in the country for work or to reunite with family, starting with India

Over the past seven years, 620 suicide cases have been recorded in Kuwait and the Indian community tops the list, with 55% of the overall statistics covering the period from 2015 to November 2021

The country has authorised the issuance of residence or iqama permits for domestic workers in the country through a new government services app that will save time and relieve pressure on government agencies

The number of foreign workers in Kuwait decreased by about 134.000 at the end of last year compared to 2020, according to official figures

The country announced 5 requirements for pilgrims to apply for the Hajj, like being under 65 years old and fully vaccinated and having health insurance to cover treatment costs in case of contracting Coronavirus

Two million expatriates living in the country will no longer have to travel abroad for treatment, after a public-private partnership healthcare system has been established to meet the needs of expatriates and their families

Thousands of newly recruited Indian nurses are expected to arrive in Kuwait soon amid growing cooperation between the two countries in the health sector

Nearly 6.000 road accidents were reported in the first 15 days of Ramadan, an average of 400 accidents per day; speed ups especially occur before the Maghreb call to prayer

The country has launched the Immunity Passport Service aimed at confirming the medical status of people who have received the required vaccine doses

Today begins the holy month of Ramadan of 1443, as declared by the moon-sighting committee yesterday after the appearance of the crescent of the month