The month of Ramadan can be considered the month of live chicken, because of its popularity as a desirable food commodity due to its delicious taste, and the ease and speed of cooking it as well as the consumer confidence in its source and the method of slaughtering. However, its high price deprives families with limited income of buying it, as the price of one kilogram of chicken has jumped to KD 1, and the cost of one tray of eggs has jumped to KD 1.5, due to the huge boom in subsidized corn prices, which have increased about four times, reports Al-Rai daily.

According to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Mubarakiya Poultry Company Tawfiq Al-Saleh, Kuwait has seven companies working in the field of poultry and egg production. These companies are capable of meeting 60 percent of the market’s need for poultry and 120 percent for eggs. The price of subsidized corn rose from KD 30 per ton to KD 118, after the Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR) reduced the subsidy for this material.

This has contributed to an increase in the price of live chicken and eggs by 70 percent. Al-Saleh highlighted other factors for the rise in prices besides the change in the price of subsidized fodder. They include increases in rents, wages, costs of maintenance work, and the materials that chickens need such as soy, food concentrates, medicines, etc. He called on PAAAFR and the Kuwait Flour Mills Company to revert to the previous status of corn subsidies so that the prices of live chicken and eggs can be reduced. While it seems that the first to be affected are those with limited incomes and those looking for halal slaughter, the exhibitions for selling live chickens are witnessing remarkable activity during the month of Ramadan. The daily monitored the movement before the start of the fast.

One of the sellers Hussein Mahmoud said he usually sells 100 to 150 chickens daily but this number increases in the month of Ramadan to nearly 300. He indicated that consumers are keen for halal slaughter in the month of Ramadan to be assured of his meal when he breaks his fast and the safety of his fast. Mahmoud stressed that the price of a kilogram of live chicken is KD 1, which has been set by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. He revealed that most consumers usually seek large chickens of weight reaching two kilograms, while some prefer chickens of medium weight ranging between 800 grams to 1,200 grams.

Mahmoud added that inspectors from the municipality and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry are constantly inspecting the shops that sell chicken to ensure the safety of the supply and the cleanliness of the shop as well as the health requirements that must be taken into account by the worker so as not to fall under legal accountability. One of the consumers, Salem Karim who happened to be present during the tour said, “I do not eat frozen chicken. The live chicken that I buy is slaughtered in front of me, as the hands of a Muslim is more righteous than the one abroad. We do not know what he eats or how it was slaughtered”. He called on officials to pay attention to the cleanliness of the shops that sell chicken.

The AlShall Consulting Company stated in its weekly report that with the recent US Federal Reserve hike in interest rates, the gap between the discount rate on the dinar and the basic interest on the dollar ranged between 0.75 and 1 percent, reports Al-Rai daily. AlShall added it does not believe that the increase in interest rates last week is aimed at curbing inflation only as in the previous eight cases, but rather fall under the objective of supporting confidence, as in the statement of the European Central Bank when it raised the interest rate of the euro by 0.5 percent.

The report pointed out that the target of the previous increases is to curb inflation, cool the heat of the labor market, and limit the growth of private consumption, all of which will be achieved by the repercussions of the recent banking crisis, while for one of the most important sources of inflation, which is oil prices, Brent crude lost about $ 4.9 a barrel between March 9 and March 22, that is, prices fell by about 6 percent, and “we may soon witness the beginnings of layoffs if economic growth slows down.” The report stressed that “the banking crisis on March 10 was not expected, but it did happen, and as a result of its occurrence, extraordinary emergency meetings were held in the United States, which included the American president and his team, the Congress, the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and all major financial companies that changed many previous convictions, and consumed all the weekend. Between 10 and 12 March this year, it took its decisions before opening the financial markets at the beginning of the week, followed by a similar effort in Switzerland the weekend that followed, and all the monetary and financial authorities of the world shared their communication and concern, except for Kuwait, which is not alone, and it is the most affected by the repercussions of the crisis. It was and continues to be completely without public administration.” The report noted that the rise in interest rates in the current circumstances has risks in two directions, the first is the possibility of curbing economic growth at a greater and faster rate than the target, which means entering an era of deeper and longer recession than is possible, and the second is the possibility of deepening the financial sector crisis.

The report added, “In order to deepen the crisis of the financial sector, from our point of view, there are two angles — the first angle is the possible expansion of default cases of medium and small banks, and their number in the United States is estimated at 190 banks, only 4 of which have been prolonged so far, with total assets of about $550 billion and total deposits of $317 billion.” The report explained that most of these banks suffer from an imbalance between their assets and liabilities, and most of their long-term investments are funded with short-term debts such as deposits and customer portfolios.

The report stated that the second angle is the cost of financing for borrowers, as the world’s total debt, sovereign and private, is at a record level, just under $300 trillion, or about 3.38 times the size of the global economy, and the high costs of servicing those debts may lead to a series of bankruptcies at the level of countries and major institutions, especially since it coincided with a major correction in the stock exchanges of the world, which is something that must be hedged and monitored continuously, “noting that” these risks may mean that the current increase may be the last, while the statements of the (federal) president about continuing to raise it if necessary. The US Treasury Secretary’s statement about excluding the guarantee of all uninsured deposits, fall within the affirmation of their confidence in the soundness of the banking sector’s conditions in order to enhance the confidence of its customers.

On the other hand, the AlShall report indicated that according to the latest detailed data issued by the Public Authority for Civil Information on population and employment statistics at the end of December 2022, the total population in Kuwait amounted to about 4.737 million people, a growth of 8 percent compared to the end of 2021 when it reached 4.386 million people (4.217 million people according to the Central Administration of Statistics), with an absolute increase during 2022 of about 351.2 thousand people, while the absolute decline for the whole of 2021 was about 285 thousand people, meaning that it recorded a decline of 6.1 percent during 2021 compared to a decrease of 2.2 percent. percent in 2020. The report pointed out that the total number of workers in Kuwait amounted to 2.858 million workers, or 60.3 percent of the total population, while this percentage for Kuwaitis reached about 31.7 percent of the total number of citizens, and the percentage of non-Kuwaiti workers out of the total non-Kuwaiti population reached about 73.8 percent.

The report explained that when compared to the end of 2021, we find that the percentage of Kuwaiti workers out of the total number of workers in Kuwait decreased from 18.1 to about 16.8 percent as in December 2022, and the percentage of female workers out of the total Kuwaiti workforce stabilized at 51.1 percent at the end of 2022 and the end of 2021, while the percentage of female employment out of the total employment in Kuwait was about 29.5 percent.

The report stated that the number of Kuwaiti workers increased by about 12 thousand workers, to reach approximately 481 thousand, up from about 469 thousand at the end of 2021, and the number of workers in the government reached about 380.6 thousand workers, or 79.1 percent of the total number of Kuwaiti workers, while Unemployment of Kuwaitis is believed to have increased to 26.1 thousand workers, or 5.4 percent of the total Kuwaiti workforce at the end of 2022, compared to 25.4 thousand workers, or 5.4 percent at the end of 2021.

In other news, it seems that the battle for controlling stable deposits is still open at the bank, and that there are banks that do not mind paying high interest to win them, even if their prices sometimes approach the pricing rates for the loans they grant to a wide segment of clients, especially the elite, reports Al-Rai daily. In this regard, the daily learned from informed sources that 13 banks recently participated in the bidding on two deposits offered by a government agency, one of which is 25 million dinars, and the other is 20 million dinars, noting that both are for a year, noting that among the competitors there were two branches of external banks operating In the local market, while two banks participated in the auction, one of them local and the other a branch of a Gulf bank, without offering any prices, as only their participation was recorded.

According to Al-Rai daily, the Subsidies Evaluation Committee at the Ministry of Finance decided to increase Ultra 98 gasoline's price to 225 fils per liter effective April 1.

Kuwait National Petroleum Company and Oula Fuel Company also specified the prices of other gasoline types as follows: 85 fils per liter for Excellent 91 and 105 fils per liter for Special 95 between April 1 and June 30, 2023.

Two Indians drowned to death at Khairan. According to reports, they were doing Kayaking at Khairan area and the trip turned tragic when the small boat lost its control.

The deceased have been identified as Sukesh, hailing from Kannur district Kerala and Joseph Mathayi (Tijo) hailing from Pathanamthitta. The incident happened on Friday evening.
Both of them are working with Lulu Exchange Kuwait and were in Khairan on a fun trip with their friends.

44 year old Sukesh was working as Corporate Manager and 29 year old Tijo was Asst. Account Manager with Lulu Exchange.

 The Ministry of the Interior has warned Kuwaitis and expats against openly violating the fasting law during the day in the holy month of Ramadan.

The Ministry of the Interior said in the tweet on it Twitter account “Do not openly break the fasting rule, you will be punished with imprisonment for a period not exceeding one month and a fine not exceeding 100 dinars, or one of these two penalties.”

A large asteroid safely zoomed between Earth and the Moon on Saturday, a once-in-a-decade event that will be used as a training exercise for planetary defense efforts, according to the European Space Agency. The asteroid, named 2023 DZ2, is estimated to be 40 to 70 meters wide, roughly the size of the Parthenon, and big enough to wipe out a large city if it hit our planet.

At 19:49 GMT on Saturday it came within a third of the distance from the Earth to the Moon, said Richard Moissl, the head of the ESA’s planetary defense office. Though that is “very close”, there is nothing to worry about, he told AFP. Small asteroids fly past every day, but one of this size coming so close to Earth only happens around once every 10 years, he added. The asteroid passed 175,000 kilometers (109,000 miles) from Earth at a speed of 28,000 kilometers per hour (17,400 miles per hour). The moon is roughly 385,000 kilometers away. An observatory in La Palma, one of Spain’s Canary Islands, first spotted the asteroid on February 27.

Last week, the UN-endorsed International Asteroid Warning Network decided it would take advantage of the close look, carrying out a “rapid characterization” of 2023 DZ2, Moissl said. That means astronomers around the world will analyze the asteroid with a range of instruments such as spectrometers and radars. The goal is to find out just how much we can learn about such an asteroid in only a week, Moissl said. It will also serve as training for how the network “would react to a threat” possibly heading our way in the future, he added.

‘Scientifically interesting’

Moissl said preliminary data suggests 2023 DZ2 is “a scientifically interesting object”, indicating it could be a somewhat unusual type of asteroid. But he added that more data was needed to determine the asteroid’s composition. The asteroid will again swing past Earth in 2026, but poses no threat of impact for at least the next 100 years – which is how far out its trajectory has been calculated. Earlier this month a similarly sized asteroid, 2023 DW, was briefly given a one-in-432 chance of hitting Earth on Valentine’s Day 2046.

But further calculations ruled out any chance of an impact, which is what normally happens with newly discovered asteroids. Moissl said 2023 DW was now expected to miss Earth by some 4.3 million kilometers. Even if such an asteroid was determined to be heading our way, Earth is no longer defenseless. Last year, NASA’s DART spacecraft deliberately slammed into the pyramid-sized asteroid Dimorphos, significantly knocking it off course in the first such test of our planetary defenses. – AFP

A number of cooperative societies reportedly move to prevent the entry of expatriates for shopping and buying products during the holy month of Ramadan under the pretext that a large number of expatriate shoppers at co-ops leads to overbuying of Ramadan products sold at discounted prices, says local reports.

Meshaal Al-Manae, Head of the CPA, emphasized that excluding expatriates from any cooperative society and limiting product access to citizens only is against the law. Al-Manae stated that there is no valid reason for cooperative societies to refuse sales to any consumer, be they citizens or expatriates. He added that the consumer protection law safeguards against such decisions and that cooperative societies, like other commercial establishments, must adhere to the market laws established by the commerce ministry.

In response to social media rumors about restricting sales to non-Kuwaiti consumers, an official source from the National Guard Society clarified that their organization welcomes all segments of Kuwaiti society, including both citizens and expatriates.

The Health Ministry is set to present a new report to Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi, outlining a proposal to change the way medicines are sold to expatriates at hospitals and clinics. Instead of charging a fixed KD 5 fee for receiving medications, the Kuwait Times reported that the plan aims to modify the pricing structure.

The report highlights that despite the implementation of the fixed fee, consumption of medicines at the ministry's health centers and hospitals remains substantial. Sources mentioned that tighter control is necessary at both medical stores and government pharmacies to prevent medicine waste and monitor usage more effectively.

There have been cases of the medicine fee being manipulated, with some expatriates receiving quantities of medications sufficient for more than one patient. The report also documented several instances at hospitals where expatriates use medical devices and undergo x-rays without paying the appropriate fees or paying only once. The Health Ministry's new proposal aims to address these issues and improve the overall pricing system for expatriates.

The Ministry of the Interior (MoI) has issued a warning to the public about the consequences of eating in public during fasting hours in the holy month of Ramadan. The MoI stated that those caught breaking the fast openly during these hours will be subject to penalties, including a 100 KD fine and one-month imprisonment, or one of these two punishments.

The Ministry's warning serves as a reminder for individuals to respect the religious observance of Ramadan and to refrain from eating in public during fasting hours. This measure aims to maintain social harmony and uphold the sanctity of the holy month.

As anticipation prevailed for what the streets of Kuwait will look like, Thursday morning, the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, with the start of applying flexible working hours due to the different timings for employees and its reflection on road traffic, the reality of the situation revealed that the traffic crisis does not depend on the attendance and departure of employees, as movement on the road in the evening remains a greater challenge, in light of what was recorded by the cameras of the operations room of the General Traffic Department.

Security sources told Al-Rai daily there were more than a million cars at one time on highways and main roads, according to what has been monitored. Security sources told the daily that the General Traffic Department mobilized all its security forces and mechanisms, and used a number of support patrols in some governorates, to remove congestion in some locations that witness heavy traffic.

The Kuwait Flour Mills and Bakeries Company announced, Tuesday, that it achieved net profits of about 52 million Kuwaiti dinars (about $170 million) in 2022, an increase of 19 percent, reports Al-Jarida daily.

The company’s chairman, Osama Al- Fraih, said in a press statement after the company’s general assembly that the total shareholders’ equity amounted to 565.5 million dinars (about $1.8 billion) in 2022 compared to 522.6 million dinars (about $1.7 billion), an increase of 19 percent. Al-Fraih added that the company sales amounted to 669.3 million dinars (about $2.2 billion) in 2022, compared to 497.7 million dinars (about $1.6 billion) in 2021, an increase of 11%.

He explained the company continued its successful path in 2022, indicating that the company’s management contributed to achieving its vision and consolidating its position as a leading food security company in the food industry, despite the challenges posed by global market turmoil.

He pointed out that the company continues on its path of unprecedented profits year after year, pointing out that it maintained the growth in the size of its assets. For his part, the CEO of the company, Mutlaq Al-Zayed, said, according to the statement, the company has succeeded in continuing its brilliance and progress despite the challenges according to its strategic pillars, explaining that it seeks to enhance operational efficiency and improve the employment of assets.

Al-Zayed added that the company is working on building strategic warehouses and grain silos that enhance the storage capacity of the state and are also working on the gradual completion of the industrial system in order to maintain the continuity of production operations without interruption.

He stressed the company’s continuation in achieving its strategic priorities by employing technical developments and innovation, while increasing its focus on gradual digital transformation, in addition to investing in developing digital platforms with the aim of supporting the company’s operations by allowing the sale of all the company’s products “online” via its platform

The Public Authority for Civil Information has released a report indicating an increase in the number of Kuwaitis in 2022, with an estimated percentage of 0.019%. The total number of citizens rose to 1.5 million, while the total population of Kuwait reached 4.7 million people.

The report highlights an increase in the number of children from 17 communities residing in Kuwait, but a decrease in children from only three nationalities, namely Ethiopia, Afghanistan, and Iran, reports Al Qabas. The non-Kuwaiti population reached 3.2 million, with Indians leading the largest number of communities residing in Kuwait, followed by Egyptians, Filipinos, Bangladeshis, Syrians, Saudis, and Sri Lankans.

The report also shows that 35% of Kuwaitis over 15 years of age do not participate in the labor market due to their status as students, full-time house workers, or retirees with income. In contrast, only 32% of Kuwaitis are in the labor force.

When compared to the size of their contribution to the labor market, the Indian community had the highest percentage of people involved in the labor market, followed by Egyptians, Filipinos, and Bangladeshis. The percentage of workers in the Kuwaiti labor market from the Syrian community was low, while the Saudi and Sri Lankan communities had a higher percentage.

The report revealed that the total number of workers in Kuwait is 2.05 million, with 24% of them working in the government sector. Kuwaitis come in third place with 22% of the total number of workers in the public and private sectors, preceded by Indians and Egyptians. Kuwaitis represent the highest percentage of the total number of workers in the government sector, while they come in fourth place in the private sector.

Demographics in numbers

4.7 million people are the total population of Kuwait

1.5 million Kuwaitis

3.2 million Expats

2.05 million workers in the Kuwait market

4923000 workers in the government sector

7727000 domestic workers in Kuwait

74% of expatriates are employed in the labor market

The Grand Mosque re-opens its doors for night prayers in Ramadan after three years suspension due to maintenance work as well as COVID-19 pandemic. The Grand Mosque is considered to be one of the Islamic cultural landmarks in Kuwait, as it is the largest mosque in Kuwait, with an area of 45,000 square meters and a capacity for more than 60,000 worshipers. It was taken into account while designing the mosque to have it represent the Islamic architectural heritage with inspiration from the local Kuwaiti and Gulf architecture.

In a statement to KUNA, Assistant Undersecretary for Cultural Affairs at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Tarrad Al-Enezi said, Wednesday, that the cultural affairs sector is doing its part in spreading moderation and Islamic culture among various segments of the society, through seminars, lectures, conferences and cultural forums.

Within the Grand Mosque preparations for the holy month of Ramadan, a complete Tarawih prayers schedule of 10 reciters have been set, added Al-Enezi, noting that there will be a lot of activities and events during Ramadan, such as Quran memorizing competitions, preparing Ramadan banquets and many other activities. For his part, director of the Grand Mosque Administration Ali Shaddad told KUNA that they are eager to serve worshipers, especially in Ramadan after the suspension of night prayer for three years due to COVID-19 and the maintenance works in the mosque. (KUNA)

The streets, central markets and commercial complexes recently witnessed huge crowds; as citizens rushed to buy supplies and foodstuffs in preparation for the holy month of Ramadan, reports Al-Rai daily.

The daily observed congestion of vehicles and some streets leading to markets for dates, livestock, foodstuffs and cooperative societies were blocked; so many road users were stuck on the streets for several hours.

Countries that are closer to the equator have shorter fasting hours compared to those farther away, where the difference between day and night is greater. For instance, in places like Nuuk, Greenland, and Reykjavik, Iceland, the fasting time is 18 hours. In contrast, the shortest fasting hours are observed in cities like Singapore, Nairobi, and Luanda, where the fast lasts for 13 hours.

Other cities with 14-hour fasting times include Tehran, Baghdad, and Cairo. Meanwhile, places like London, Hong Kong, and Muscat observe 16-hour fasts. Muslims in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Doha, Qatar, have 14-hour fasting hours, while Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay, have a 12-hour fast.

Ramadan fasting hours vary across different parts of the world. However, the essence of Ramadan remains the same, as Muslims observe a month of prayer, reflection, and giving back to the community.

These are the cities with the longest fasting time this year:

Nuuk, Greenland - 18 hours
Reykjavik, Iceland - 18 hours
Helsinki, Finland - 17 hours
Stockholm, Sweden - 17 hours
Glasgow, Scotland - 17 hours
Here are some other cities:

London, UK - 16 hours
Islamabad, Pakistan - 14 hours
Kabul, Afghanistan - 14 hours
Tehran, Iran - 14 hours
Baghdad, Iraq - 14 hours
Beirut, Lebanon - 14 hours
Damascus, Syria - 14 hours
Cairo, Egypt - 14 hours
Jerusalem - 14 hours
Kuwait City, Kuwait - 14 hours
New Delhi, India - 14 hours
Hong Kong - 14 hours
Dhaka, Bangladesh - 14 hours
Muscat, Oman - 14 hours
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 14 hours
Doha, Qatar - 14 hours
Abu Dhabi, UAE - 14 hours
Aden, Yemen - 14 hours
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - 13 hours
Dakar, Senegal - 13 hours
Abuja, Nigeria - 13 hours
Colombo, Sri Lanka - 13 hours
Bangkok, Thailand - 13 hours
Khartoum, Sudan - 13 hours
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 13 hours
Here are the cities with the shortest fasting hours:

Singapore: 13 hours
Nairobi, Kenya: 13 hours
Luanda, Angola: 13 hours
Jakarta, Indonesia: 13 hours
Brasilia, Brazil: 13 hours
Harare, Zimbabwe: 13 hours
Johannesburg, South Africa: 13 hours
Buenos Aires, Argentina: 12 hours
Ciudad del Este, Paraguay: 12 hours
Cape Town, South Africa: 12 hours
Montevideo, Uruguay: 12 hours
Canberra, Australia: 12 hours
Puerto Montt, Chile: 12 hours
Christchurch, New Zealand: 12 hours

The Ministry of Health (MoH) on Sunday opened tuberculosis clinic at Manahi Al Osaimi Health Center in Farwaniyah Governorate to combat the disease. In a press statement Tuesday, Dr Abeer Al-Bahwa, head of health enhancement department at the Ministry, said tuberculosis is still one of the deadliest diseases in the world.

She added that international efforts have saved about 74 million since 2000, 10.6 million others were infected with the disease in 2021, 1.6 million of whom died and about 4,400 individuals pass away daily, she noted. Marking World Tuberculosis Day (WTD) on March 24, Al-Bahwa called for concerted efforts to eradicate this disease by 2030 to reach the sustainable development goals.

Meanwhile, head of Manahi center Dr Dhahia Al-Enzi said the WTD aims to raise awareness of individuals in the society on this disease and reduce the number of cases. For her part, head of public health in Al Farwaniyah Dr Sali Al-Khaldi said tuberculosis is one of the most common diseases in the world that should be eradicated as part of the sustainable development goals. The tuberculosis clinic will offer early detection services to the high-risk categories, she elaborated. – KUNA

Government institutions recently received an official instruction to refer all supervisors and employees, who have been in service for more than 30 years, for retirement, reports Al-Qabas daily quoting sources. Sources explained that the directive is aimed at “pumping fresh blood into supervisory and administrative positions and generate job opportunities for citizens registered in the recruitment system of the Civil Service Commission (CSC).”

In a related development, the Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) has referred 75 employees for retirement, reports Al-Qabas daily. According to sources, the decision covers employees with different job grades; including those occupying supervisory and leadership positions. Sources added the authority is expected to issue several decisions in the coming days to fill up vacancies.

Kuwait’s Moonsighting Committee has announced that Thursday after tomorrow will be the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan Chairman of the Moonsighting Committee Justice Mohammad bin Naji made the announcement after the committee meeting on Tuesday evening. Consequently, Ramadan of the Hijri or Islamic calendar of 1444, will commence on Thursday, March 23, he pointed out.

On the occasion, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Endowments and Islamic Affairs Abdulaziz Al-Majed greeted His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s political leadership, citizens and residents as well as the Arab and Muslim nations (KUNA)

As of 2023, WHO expects to declare an end to the global emergency, stressing the world is increasingly anticipating the end of the pandemic.

During a press conference, WHO Emergencies Director Michael Ryan said, “We’re getting to the point where we are starting to look at COVID-19 in the same way we do seasonal flu, as a health hazard and as a virus that will continue to claim lives, but also as a virus that doesn’t disrupt our society.”

During the pandemic, the Director-General of the organization also confirmed that the world is in a better place than ever before.

This year, we will be able to say that COVID-19 has ended as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, he said.

According to a local Arabic newspaper, the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency on January 30, 2020, when fewer than 100 cases of the virus and zero deaths were reported outside China.

The Public Authority of Manpower in Kuwait has implemented a new mechanism to verify the academic qualifications of expatriates and link them to their work permits. This new mechanism is aimed at preventing job title manipulation and tackling marginal labor. The system will enable the verification of job titles listed on certificates and link them to job titles issued for private sector workers by adopting the qualifications and academic certificates sent to the Professional Safety Center affiliated with the Public Authority of Manpower.

This new system will ensure that specialized job titles in the financial and banking sector, as well as jobs related to financial and administrative affairs, are directly linked to academic certificates. As a result, residents will not be allowed to obtain a professional job title without obtaining a certificate in the same field of specialization.

This new mechanism is a significant step towards regulating the job market in Kuwait and preventing the exploitation of workers. It will ensure that expatriates are qualified for the jobs they are applying for and prevent job title manipulation, which has been a prevalent issue in the country for many years.

In addition to this, the report issued by the Public Authority of Manpower revealed the cancellation of 17,000 work permits for expatriates in the private sector during the past year. This cancellation is part of the government's efforts to regulate the job market and tackle marginal labor.

Overall, the implementation of this new mechanism is a significant step towards regulating the job market in Kuwait and ensuring that workers are qualified for the jobs they are applying for. The linking of academic qualifications to work permits will prevent job title manipulation and ensure that specialized job titles in certain sectors are only held by those with the appropriate qualifications.