Health insurance revenue jumps on foreigners’ fees

17/10/2026

Health insurance revenue jumps on foreigners’ fees

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 17: The general budget report for the current fiscal year revealed that the estimated revenues from health insurance, which is categorized under the ‘social contributions’ item in the budget, reached KD312 million. This is an increase of KD192 million compared to the estimate of KD120 million in the previous fiscal year.

Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi approved Ministerial Resolution No. 306/2025, stipulating the executive regulations for the Health Insurance Law for Foreigners. This resolution, which took effect on Dec 23, 2025, is a regulatory step toward developing the health insurance system, raising its efficiency and ensuring its sustainability.

On the other hand, the Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT) processed documentation for two tenders on behalf of the ministry. One of the tenders is for the study, design and construction supervision of the building for the central sectors and departments of the ministry, while the other is for the study, design and construction supervision of the expansion of the Engineering Affairs and Projects Sector. Six companies submitted bids for the first tender and five companies for the second. These tenders are in line with the commitment of the ministry to expand its facilities in order to accommodate the growing number of staff and visitors in various areas

By Mohammad Ghanem Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff