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Tax on expatriates from 2 percent to 5 percent on remittances
Update 17.11.2016 – The government is planning to impose taxes on expats’ remittances and companies, and privatize healthcare and education. According to informed government sources, a special ministerial committee has already prepared a package of economic and financial reform legislations to be presented by the new Cabinet and referred to the new parliament in mid-December. (Source : Kuwait Times) Continue Reading »
Neymar Jr’s Five Kuwait champion
“Al Ostoura Diej” team was announced Neymar Jr’s Five Kuwait champion after an intense national final held last Thursday at Al Kout Mall.
One Indian, 3 Syrians and 5 Filipinos arrested
One Indian, 3 Syrians and 5 Filipinos arrested for massage and sexual services.
Three prostitutes arrested in Farwaniya
Three prostitutes arrested in Farwaniya.
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Residency transfer procedures within one month
In a situation whereby dispute arises between an employer and his employee, Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) cautions the employee against initiating the transfer of residency; otherwise, the process will be rendered null and void (unless the employer completes the procedures of transfer within one month), reports Al-Anba daily.
Cross -dressers and a woman arrested
Hawally police have arrested a cross-dresser and a compatriot woman for possessing and drinking alcohol, reports Al-Rai daily.
A Pakistani and an Indian arrested in Abu Halifa
Two unidentified expatriates were arrested in possession of a number of barrels and bottles of locally manufactured liquor in Sabah Al-Ahmad area. Ahmadi securitymen were patrolling the area based on instructions from Ahmadi Security Director Brigadier Abdullah Safa when they suspected an individual who was walking along a street.
Fine range between KD 5 and KD 200 depending on the nature of offence
Head of the Citations Department, and acting supervisor of cleanliness at the Kuwaiti Municipality, Hawally branch Nasser Al-Ghanim has said the Municipality will deal strictly with those who throw cigarette butts onto the street from moving vehicles, reports Al-Rai daily.
Change in Job Designation on Work Permit
I have done a Bachelors in Computer Science (BSC) and the certificate has been approved and attested by Ministry of Justice. Can I use the word “Engineer” as job designation on my work permit. My company had put the designation as “maintenance technician” but I want to have this changed. Kindly provide me with the different kinds of job designations which can be mentioned on the Izz ne Amaal (work permit).
Source : Arabtimes
