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

Ministries and government departments began implementing an evening shift to improve the working environment in the public sector and provide more flexibility to public access; the selection of employees for evening shifts have been completed in advance

The Cabinet approved a draft decree-law imposing a 15% tax on multinational entities operating in multiple jurisdictions, aligning with global tax regulations to curb tax evasion and ensure revenue retention, coming into force on 1 January 2025

Dr. Intisar Al-Hattlani, Professor of Chemistry at Kuwait University's College of Science, was awarded the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award 2024, as part of the Young Talent Programme for the Middle East

On the eve of its planned release in Kuwait, the movie 'Wicked' was removed from cinema listings; the ban was not explained but it is said that the inclusion of an LGBTQ character may have been a contributing factor