Kuwait Resolves Employment Crisis With New Plan, Clears Citizen Waiting List

The Civil Service Bureau has announced that the employment crisis in Kuwait has been resolved through the implementation of a new plan, effectively clearing the waiting list for citizens seeking jobs.

This initiative follows directives from His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who issued a sovereign decision on February 18. His directive established a framework emphasizing equal opportunities and fairness, marking a significant milestone in the nation's employment process, as reported by Al Jarida newspaper.

Dr. Issam Al-Rubaian, the head of the Civil Service Bureau, stated that the state has provided approximately 24,000 jobs, with 15,000 offered in the first phase. He noted that around 11,000 individuals were registered for employment, emphasizing that "after the implementation of the new plan, no citizen will remain on the waiting list. It is now their turn to secure employment."

Al-Rubaian explained that the plan was designed to create new job titles that fulfill work objectives and accommodate previously unavailable specializations. It also incorporates specializations that complement existing roles, aiming to encompass all fields rather than being limited to specific ones.

He highlighted that the previous waiting period ranged from three months to a year, sometimes extending to two or even three years. However, with the new plan, the 11,000 registered individuals "can now be processed."

The previous practice of individual nominations, where citizens approached employers, has been discontinued. Instead, registration and nomination will follow an automated system, ensuring no discrimination based on specializations. "The state is advancing with ambitious goals to provide opportunities and uphold principles of fairness," Al-Rubaian added.

He also emphasized the importance of standardizing benefits across government agencies, stating, "It is unacceptable for an engineer in one organization to receive higher pay and benefits than their counterparts elsewhere."

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