Contract renewal, full commitment linked

10/12/2025

Contract renewal, full commitment linked

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 10: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced that renewing the contracts of Kuwaiti citizens holding religious positions - muezzin, imam, and imam-preacher - in the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, totaling 1,409, is contingent upon their full-time commitment.

In a letter to the Ministry of Islamic Affairs regarding its request to renew the contracts of these 1,409 Kuwaiti citizens, effective September 11 for one year, CSC explained that it has granted its approval “in principle” after a meeting with several ministry officials and subsequent coordination. This “in principle” approval applies only to full-time Kuwaiti citizens and is subject to final approval by the Civil Service Council.

The monthly stipend will remain unchanged, as previously set by CSC - KD 375 for imam-preacher positions, KD 350 for imam positions, and KD 275 for muezzin positions. Regarding part-time employees or retirees, CSC stated that the matter will be referred to the Civil Service Council once the outcome of the meeting between CSC and the Ministry of Islamic Affairs is received. The ministry will be informed of the decision afterward.

By Mohammad Al-Enezi Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff