KUWAIT CITY, July 22: Acting Director of the Public Relations and Media Department at the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) Mohammad Al- Muzaini confirmed that the authority continues to Kuwaitize jobs under government contracts.

In a press statement, Al-Muzaini disclosed that PAM is currently coordinating with the ministries to Kuwaitize contracts in public entities such as the ministries of Electricity, Water Public Works and Health. He affirmed the completion of the first phase with the Ministry of Health, while awareness programs and interviews have started with the Ministry of Public Works. He stated that applications are being sorted and the authority is working in line with the national strategy to achieve balance in the labor market. He explained that the government contract Kuwaitization program aims to encourage Kuwaiti youths to work in the private sector, away from total reliance on government employment. He said the authority applies national labor quotas to companies and holds job fairs in partnership with the Union of Banks, banks and telecommunication companies. He added the authority has also started Kuwaitizing the health and hotel sectors to provide more job opportunities for Kuwaitis.

He said some companies have exceeded the specified quotas and employed up to 40 percent of Kuwaitis without being obligated to do so. “This is due to the success of the qualification and training programs of the authority, which contribute to the efforts to enKuwait Is Replacing Expats With Kuwaitis — Here’s What You Need To Knowcourage qualified nationals to work in the private sector,” he elaborated.

By Fares Ghaleb
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff