The Acting Director of the Public Relations and Media Department at the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM), Mohammad Al-Muzaini, announced that the authority continues its strategic efforts to implement Kuwaitization across government contract jobs.

PAM is actively coordinating with various ministries to enhance the employment of Kuwaiti nationals in sectors including Electricity, Water, Public Works, and Health. According to Al-Muzaini, the first phase of Kuwaitization has already been completed in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.

As part of the next phase, PAM has launched awareness programs and initiated interview rounds with the Ministry of Public Works. Job applications are currently being sorted as the authority aligns its efforts with the national labor market balance strategy.

The Kuwaitization plan targets reducing over-dependence on expatriate labor by integrating Kuwaiti youth into the workforce. This aligns with the broader vision to encourage citizens to pursue private-sector careers rather than rely solely on government jobs.

Al-Muzaini emphasized that PAM applies national labor quotas to companies and organizes employment fairs in collaboration with banks, the Union of Banks, and telecommunication companies. These initiatives aim to offer viable job opportunities and attract Kuwaiti talent to sectors that were previously dominated by expatriate workers.

In addition, PAM has begun Kuwaitizing the health and hospitality industries to further expand employment opportunities for citizens.

Al-Muzaini noted a significant success: some companies have voluntarily exceeded their Kuwaiti labor quotas, employing up to 40% nationals without being legally mandated to do so. He attributes this to PAM’s effective qualification and training programs that prepare nationals for the private sector.

“These results reflect the growing confidence in our youth and the strong impact of professional development initiatives designed to align national talents with the needs of the labor market,” Al-Muzaini added.

By actively pushing forward with these Kuwaitization measures, the Public Authority for Manpower underscores its commitment to reshaping the country's employment landscape—prioritizing local talent while reducing dependency on expatriate labor.