Kuwait has introduced online permits for part-time work through an electronic platform

Kuwait has introduced online permits for part-time work through an electronic platform

Kuwait's Public Authority of Manpower (PAM) has introduced online part-time work permits through Sahel, an electronic government services platform. This initiative is geared towards fulfilling labor market requirements and offering employers a convenient facility.

The policy, which came into effect last month, includes a related decree from the Interior Ministry imposing a maximum of four hours per day for the second part-time job. Individuals seeking to work beyond this limit must obtain an additional permit from PAM. However, the contracting sector, experiencing a labor shortage, is exempt from this time restriction.

Authorities have stated that this measure is intended to utilize existing manpower within Kuwait rather than recruiting labor from overseas. This approach aims to address demographic imbalances within the country while simultaneously meeting the demands of the job market.

In line with its "Kuwaitisation" employment policy, the country is proactively addressing its population imbalance by substituting foreign workers with its own citizens. Foreigners currently make up approximately 3.2 million of Kuwait's total population of 4.6 million.