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Kuwait introduces long-term residency of up to 15 years for foreign investorsKuwait introduces a new residency system. Foreigners can now get permits for up to 10 or 15 years. This depends on investment value, proper...24 Nov, 2025, 03.06 PM IST- Kuwait to increase fees for organisations hiring foreign workersKuwait plans to increase fees for firms employing foreign workers. This is to boost private-sector jobs for Kuwaiti citizens. The Public Au...28 Aug, 2025, 11.54 AM IST
- Kuwait’s new exit rule: What work visa holders must do before flying outKuwait has implemented a mandatory electronic travel permit system for expatriate workers in the private sector, effective July 1, 2025. Th...02 Jul, 2025, 12.42 PM IST
- Kuwait ends fee exemptions on work visa transfers; imposes standard KD150 chargeKuwait will introduce a uniform fee for work visa transfers. A standard charge of KD150 will be applicable for each work permit. This decis...07 Jun, 2025, 01.41 PM IST
- Kuwaiti authorities launch crackdown on illegal property extensions after Mangaf fireMost deaths were due to smoke inhalation while residents in the building were sleeping when the fire broke out early Wednesday in Kuwait's ...15 Jun, 2024, 04.37 PM IST
- Insurance protection extension system for GCC nationals: 10 things to knowThe General Pension and Social Security Authority of the UAE has launched a campaign in partnership with other GCC states, to create awaren...31 Jul, 2023, 06.27 PM IST
- India, Kuwait sign MoU for cooperation on recruitment of domestic workersThe MoU brings the Indian domestic workers in Kuwait within the ambit of a legal framework that streamlines their recruitment and provides ...11 Jun, 2021, 02.58 PM IST
- S Jaishankar delivers Prime Minister Modi's special message to Kuwaiti leadershipJaishankar thanked the leadership for Kuwait’s prompt supply of Liquid Medical Oxygen and other oxygen related supplies to India to fight t...10 Jun, 2021, 10.29 PM IST
- Kuwait wants to bring down migrant population from 70% to 30%Kuwait wants to slash the migrant proportion of its population from 70% to 30%.05 Jun, 2020, 01.57 PM IST
- Indians in Kuwait advised to comply with residency, visa lawsIndia has advised its nationals residing in Kuwait to comply with local residency and visa laws as a number of expatriates have been arrest...09 May, 2016, 01.04 PM IST
- 7,432 complaints of exploitation of Indian workers in GulfSushma Swaraj said most of the complaints were addressed by the Indian missions by taking up with the concerned foreign authorities.02 Dec, 2015, 02.28 PM IST
- Sponsorship system for expatriates to end in Kuwait: GovernmentKuwait is set to scrap the sponsorship system for foreign workers and replace it with a new one, a senior government official said.23 Sep, 2013, 03.20 PM IST
- Sunday ET: Labour laws: Indians in Gulf forced to return or look for greener pasturesBack home, the workers are looking to start afresh. Their best bet seems to be rehabilitation packages.02 Jul, 2013, 11.12 AM IST
- Kuwait may scrap sponsorship system soon: reportThe new system would help efforts to fight visa trafficking by preventing job providers from issuing work permits they can sell to workers.20 Jun, 2013, 02.16 PM IST
- New law to regulate foreign labour in Gulf countriesThe new law being mulled by the GCC would include returning 'marginal' and unskilled foreign workers to their home countries.18 Apr, 2013, 03.48 PM IST
- Cabinet approves bilateral labour agreement with BahrainWith over 30,000 workers headed for Bahrain every year, the government on Thursday approved signing of a pact with that country on labour a...18 Sep, 2008, 07.19 PM IST
- Govt to strengthen pact with QatarThe government decides to strengthen employment regulation pact with Qatar.05 Jul, 2007, 03.00 PM IST
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