Kuwait has introduced a series of new regulations aimed at tightening controls over companies with suspended files and enhancing the protection of expatriate workers.
Ban on New Licenses for Companies with Suspended Files
The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) announced that Ministerial Resolution No. (1) of 2025, issued by Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, prohibits the registration of new files for companies if any prior files are suspended. This decision affects both the director and the licensee of the companies until their legal status is resolved.
Suspension cases include inactive licenses, closed files, and licenses without an address. The resolution restricts companies from adding new licenses, updating license information, or hiring new workers until these issues are cleared up. The PAM’s goal is to ensure compliance and resolve any existing problems before new business transactions can occur.
New Shelter Center for Male Expatriate Workers in Hawalli
In a separate initiative, a new shelter center for male expatriate workers was inaugurated in the Hawalli area, under the patronage of Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef. The center, which covers 10,000 square meters, has the capacity to accommodate approximately 300 residents. It offers a variety of services, including housing, recreational areas, medical care, rehabilitation, and legal support. This shelter is part of Kuwait’s ongoing efforts to provide protection and support for expatriate workers, particularly those in vulnerable situations.
The center is a significant step in fulfilling the country’s international obligations to provide safe shelters for workers, and it works in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, diplomatic missions, and civil society organizations.
Amendment to Regulations for Private Nurseries
Additionally, the Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Manpower, Marzouq Al-Otaibi, issued a decision amending the regulations for private nurseries. The amendment requires the supervisory and administrative staff of nurseries to consist entirely of females, including the nursery director, who must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in education. The new decision also outlines staffing requirements, ensuring that nurseries have an adequate number of supervisors, cleaners, and other staff based on the number of children enrolled.
These regulatory changes are part of Kuwait’s broader efforts to strengthen labor and social policies, ensuring better conditions for both workers and the community.
