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60 cases of sexual assault on children recorded
The Child Protection Office affiliated to the Ministry of Health last year has recorded 60 cases of ‘sexual assault’ on children in Kuwait, out of a total of 616 cases, most of which occurred within the family, reports Al-Rai daily. Dr Mona Al-Khawari revealed many cases of child abuse were recorded in 2017, including 232 cases of physical assault, 182 negligence, 60 sexual assault, 79 what she called ‘emotional assault’ and 3 cases of MBP (a form of child abuse).
Egyptian child died and he surrendered
An Egyptian child died in a hit-and-run accident that occurred in front of a commercial complex in Jahra area.
Minimum monthly salary of KD 120
he Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter S. Cayetano has praised the progress made by the governments of the Philippines and Kuwait during bilateral talks to protect the Filipino workers in Kuwait, says businessmirror.com.ph However, he expressed hopes what he called ‘practical measures’ will be crafted to ensure the safety and welfare of these migrant Filipino workers.
Kuwait studying tax alternative to VAT
Governmental sources said Kuwait might resort to a progressive tax system as an alternative to VAT if the latter is not sanctioned by the parliament.
