22/04/2026
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22/04/2026
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KUWAIT CITY, April 22: The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has urged employers to pay salaries on time to stabilize the labor market and ensure business continuity. In a press statement Wednesday, PAM stressed that failure to comply will lead to the automatic suspension of the file of the violating company as per the regulations. It disclosed that it will intensify its auditing operations in the coming phase to guarantee the systematic transfer of salaries monthly through the official channels. It reiterated the need to abide by the regulations to safeguard operations and balance private sector management with legal requirements.
In another development, PAM launched new electronic services on the ‘Ashal’ portal for business owners, in a significant stride towards the realization of the vision of the State on digital transformation and easing procedures for clients.
These services include the ‘Issuance of Work Permits – Transfer from Outside the Sector’ and ‘Cancellation of Work Permits – Expatriate Workers’ for certain categories like the spouses and children of citizens, widows or divorcees who were married to citizens, and those who recently amended their legal status.
According to PAM, the ‘Issuance of Work Permits’ service is for expatriate workers who are in the country with a valid residency permit and a passport valid for the duration of the permit. The record of the employer must be free of suspensions or pending applications. It added that the ‘Reversal of Work Permit Cancellation’ service allows employers to reactivate permits for eligible categories, provided the worker's residency in the private sector is still valid and there are no regulatory obstacles in the file.
Moreover, PAM announced the commencement of registration for the student summer training program, which will run from July 1 to Aug 31. This program aims to develop national talent and support professional development. It is considered a crucial move towards the improvement of work mechanisms and to equip the youths with skills required for future career horizons. PAM stated that the registration will be online from April 26 to June 11, covering vital sectors like banking, cooperative societies, telecommunications and insurance. It confirmed that this entails a high level of integration between education and the manpower needs of the private sector.
By Fares Ghaleb Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff
