KUWAIT CITY, Dec 7: The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy has announced plans to refer 85 employees to retirement next March. According to informed sources, the retirement process targets those who have served 35 years (for men) and 30 years (for women), in alignment with civil service regulations. In other news, the ministry continues to make progress on Kuwaitizing its workforce. Sources revealed a significant reduction in non-Kuwaiti employees, from 1,362 in 2017 to 871 by the end of the 2023 fiscal year.

This reflects the implementation of Civil Service Resolution No. 11 of 2017, aimed at prioritizing jobs for Kuwaiti nationals. Over the same period, the number of Kuwaiti employees surged from 19,078 in 2017 to 33,705 in 2023, now constituting 97.5 percent of the ministry’s workforce, up from 93.3 percent. The total workforce of the ministry currently stands at 43,576 employees.

The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to the Kuwaitization initiative, emphasizing collaboration with the Civil Service Bureau to integrate more national graduates across various specializations and ensure sustainable employment opportunities for Kuwaiti citizens. Meanwhile, in 2023, the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy successfully repaired 11,505 water connection repairs, comprising 10,409 fresh water incidents and 1,096 brackish water cases, according to informed sources. October recorded the highest number of fresh water damages at 1,124, while January saw the most brackish water issues, with 136 cases. The ministry continues its efforts to maintain and improve water infrastructure, ensuring efficient services for residents and addressing issues promptly.

By Mohammed Ghanem
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff