The Public Authority for Manpower in Kuwait has proudly announced the Expatriate Workers Shelter Center as the first facility of its kind in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the Middle East. This center is dedicated to providing comprehensive services and accommodations for expatriate workers, setting a new standard for worker support in the region.

Aseel Al-Mazid, Director of the Public Relations Department and official spokesperson for the Authority, highlighted the significance of the shelter during the recent visit by the Permanent Coordination Committee. This committee, which facilitates collaboration between the Authority and civil society institutions, joined forces with a delegation from the Patients’ Aid Fund Association to tour the Expatriate Workers Shelter Center.

The delegation was given an extensive tour of the center’s facilities, where they observed the various operations and services provided to the workers. The visit served to familiarize the guests with the procedures for receiving workers and the crucial role played by public benefit associations and government agencies in the center.

Special attention was given to the services available for female workers residing at the center. These include health services, psychological support, and legal assistance, ensuring that the workers are well cared for in every aspect of their stay. Al-Mazid emphasized that all inquiries from the association’s delegation were thoroughly addressed during the visit.

Al-Mazid also shared insights into the special procedures implemented at the shelter concerning the care and rehabilitation of female inmates. The center is committed to offering social protection, psychological services, decent accommodation, and robust legal protection for all workers under its care.

The Expatriate Workers Shelter Center stands as a pioneering initiative in Kuwait and the broader GCC region, offering unprecedented support and services to expatriate workers. As Kuwait continues to lead the way in worker protection, this shelter symbolizes a significant advancement in ensuring the welfare and rights of expatriate workers across the Middle East.