KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) announced Wednesday the launch of the salary completion certificate service in the Sahel Business app. The Authority stated that the electronic service is intended for business owners and allows them to issue and print a salary transfer completion certificate for the workers registered on their file, based on bank’s transfer data approved by local banks.

“This demonstrates their commitment to transferring workers’ wages in accordance with the provisions of the ministerial resolution on the Wage Protection System for Workers in the Private Sector.” It explained the steps for applying for the service, which include logging into the Sahel Business app, selecting Public Authority for Manpower services, then selecting Certificate Services (Salary Completion Certificate), filling in the required fields, selecting the type of certificate required, and then uploading the certificate.

KUWAIT: Ahmadi Governor Sheikh Hamoud Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah discussed with Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi on Wednesday the ministry’s plan for the Ahmadi Health District, the governorate’s needs, and future challenges in transforming it into an integrated medical city.

Following the meeting at the ministry’s headquarters, Sheikh Hamoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah said that he and Minister Dr Al-Awadhi reviewed the most prominent health projects completed in the governorate, including the opening and operation of the new Maternity and Childhood Hospital, the establishment and operation of health and specialized centers, the expansion of dialysis services, the opening of a new physiotherapy building, medical stores, and parking lots, as well as the enhancement of emergency and dental services.

He explained that the meeting addressed the future plan, which includes the establishment of advanced medical facilities, the separation of outpatient clinics from the main hospital to reduce congestion, the establishment of a new hospital for internal medicine and surgery departments, the expansion of the cardiac treatment building, the introduction of clean energy technologies, and the development of medical tourism services.

He noted that the two sides discussed mechanisms for cooperation with major international companies to implement major health projects, most notably the Ahmadi and Sabah Al-Ahmad Medical Cities, according to a specific timetable, while addressing funding challenges, accelerating the pace of completion, and ensuring the equitable distribution of health services across the governorate. 

The governor stated that the aim of the meeting, which was attended by the Undersecretary of the Ministry, Dr Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, and the Assistant Undersecretary for Engineering Affairs, Engineer Ibrahim Al-Naham, was to meet the needs of the residents and form joint committees to expedite the implementation of projects to ensure the provision of integrated and sustainable health services to the governorate’s residents. — KUNA

KUWAIT: Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Mohammad Al-Mashaan chaired a meeting on Thursday of the Ministerial Committee for Following Up on the Executive Status of Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed between Kuwait and China.

The meeting reviewed the latest progress on 22 development projects outlined in the MoUs between Kuwait and China, with particular focus on strategic areas such as the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port project, electric power and renewable energy development, low-carbon waste recycling systems, housing projects, wastewater treatment infrastructure, and the development of free and economic zones.

The chair of the ministerial committee conveyed the leadership’s strong interest and directives to closely monitor major development projects, stay updated on their progress, and accelerate implementation in coordination with Chinese government entities.

Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs and member and rapporteur of the ministerial committee, Ambassador Sameeh Johar Hayat, indicated that meeting was part of regular follow-up on the executive status of the agreements and MoUs signed between the governments of Kuwait and China. He affirmed the continued commitment to taking all necessary measures and steps that would contribute to accelerating the implementation of major development projects in the country.

The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Hamed Al-Meshari, Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy and Acting Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Dr Sabeeh Abdulaziz Al-Mukhaizim, Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Head of the Fatwa and Legislation Department Counselor Salah Ateeq Al-Majed, and Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs and member and rapporteur of the ministerial committee, Ambassador Sameeh Johar Hayat. — KUNA