KUWAIT CITY, Aug 5: The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM), in coordination with the Residence Affairs Investigations Department, carried out a joint field inspection targeting a project affiliated with the Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) in Mutlaa Residential City. The authority explained that the inspection, conducted under the directives of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, focused on the completion and maintenance of services, infrastructure, and public buildings in the Dahiya Center, implemented by a general trading and contracting company.

The campaign resulted in the arrest of 36 workers found in violation of the Residency and Labor Law, including 15 domestic workers and 21 sheep farmers. PAM confirmed that all violators were referred to the Residence Affairs Investigations Department for necessary legal action. It affirmed the continuation of inspection campaigns in coordination with relevant authorities to ensure a legal, safe, and organized work environment at all sites and projects. PAM renewed its call to employers to fully comply with applicable laws and regulations and to refrain from employing illegal workers, stressing that inspection teams will continue their efforts to detect violations and take necessary action with firmness.

By Fares Ghaleb
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff and Agencies