Residency Rules Overhauled with Standardized Fee Structure
Kuwait has standardized its expatriate residency fees and reclassified family dependents under Article 22. The new system requires a minimum monthly salary of KD 800 for sponsoring spouses and children,…
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Two-Month Job Transfer Window for Expats Opens May 1
A temporary window for expatriates in the industrial, agricultural, and SME sectors to transfer residency begins tomorrow, May 1. The initiative allows for greater labor flexibility and addresses workforce imbalances…
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Kuwait: Public Sector and Healthcare to Resume Full Capacity May 3
The Kuwaiti Cabinet has directed all government entities to return to 100% staffing levels and regular working hours starting Sunday, May 3, 2026. This move ends the reduced schedules implemented…
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Kuwait: Environmental Authority Seizes Endangered Species in Major Crackdown
The Kuwait Environment Public Authority (EPA) announced today the successful seizure of numerous endangered wildlife and plant species following a coordinated raid. The operation targeted individuals in possession of organisms…
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Kuwait: National ‘Cyber Shield’ Project Fast-Tracked to Protect Infrastructure
The Kuwaiti government has accelerated the rollout of the “Government Cyber Shield” (GovShield) project, led by the National Cybersecurity Center. The initiative provides 24/7 monitoring and advanced threat detection for…
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Kuwait International Airport Set for Phased Reopening Starting Sunday
Kuwait’s aviation authorities have announced a structured, multi-phase reopening of Kuwait International Airport beginning Sunday, April 26, 2026. As reported by the Arab Times, the initial phase will focus on…
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