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Kuwait arrests 47,000 expats in three months as crackdown continues

Kuwait seeks $20,000 a month salary cap for senior government staff

The government wants to reduce its $50bn annual public sector wage bill

Suspects in Kuwait murder of Filipino found in freezer held

The discovery of Joanna Daniela Demaflis’ body earlier this month led to a government-imposed work ban

Kuwait extends amnesty as thousands of Filipinos prepare to leave

The Philippines has enacted a total ban on its citizens from coming to Kuwait for work

Philippines’ Duterte to visit Kuwait amid labour abuse controversy

The Philippines has banned its workers from deployment in Kuwait after a series of abuse cases

IMF says Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar will need more than a year to introduce VAT

The six Gulf states had originally agreed to implement the tax by the end of 2018

Duterte’s offer sees hundreds of Filipino domestic staff flee employers in Kuwait

The Philippines enacted a total ban on its citizens coming to Kuwait for work on Monday

Kuwait, UAE, Saudi pledge billions for Iraq’s reconstruction

Donors and investors have gathered in Kuwait this week to discuss efforts to rebuild Iraq’s economy

Kuwait condemns Philippine president’s call to evacuate workers

Philippine labor minister said more than 2,200 Filipinos were ready to repatriate after Duterte’s offer to fly them home free of charge

Kuwait MP says expats to blame for Philippines ban

Safa Al-Hashem called for the country to stop sending aid to the Philippines

Philippines enacts ‘total ban’ on citizens working in Kuwait

Authorities also didn’t rule out revoking the permits of Filipinos currently working in the country

Kuwait panel rejects $3,300 driving licence fee for expats

The proposal was made last month

More than 2,200 Filipinos ready to leave Kuwait amid abuse concerns

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warned of “drastic measures” on Friday after a maid’s body was found in a freezer

Philippines to ask airlines to bring Filipinos home after Kuwait deaths

President Rodrigo Duterte made a plea to Gulf states to treat his countrymen with dignity

Kuwait’s interior ministry to replace 1,000 foreign staff

The government hopes to fully Kuwaitise most jobs in the pubic sector by 2022

Kuwait blogger given 5-year prison sentence for insulting UAE

Dr Abdullah Al-Saleh was sentenced in absentia yesterday

Kuwait parliament committee rejects proposed remittance tax

The decision of the panel is not final and will be reviewed by the financial and economic affairs committee

Kuwait projects $17bn deficit for 2018/2019

The budget will be based on an average oil price of $50 per barrel

Kuwait protests at “insult” by Saudi official, says state media agency

Head of Saudi Arabia’s sports committee is said to have made remarks about Kuwait’s minister of youth and sport

Kuwait announces amnesty for illegal residents

The amnesty will allow residency violators to leave the country without paying fines

Philippines stops transfer of workers to Kuwait

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday the country had “lost four women” in Kuwait

Kuwait’s information ministry cuts foreign advisors

Government departments have been urged to cut foreign staff

Kuwait’s anti-corruption body begins investigation into $1.1bn helicopter deal

The government agreed to buy the Airbus Caracal military helicopters in August 2016

Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways load factor rose to 74.5% in 2017 – CEO

The budget carrier aims to fill close to 80 per cent of its available seats in 2018

Kuwait’s banks told to cut foreign staff

The central bank has urged local lenders to set schedules for the phasing out of expats

Kuwait arrests 47,000 expats in three months as crackdown continues

Kuwait ministries told to begin purge of foreign staff

The government wants to fully Kuwaitise government jobs by 2022

Kuwait MP proposes $3,300 fee for expat driving licences

Safa Al-Hashem said the proposal was made to address traffic congestion

Kuwait projects 25% smaller deficit in 2018-2019

The government is expecting a boost in both oil and non-oil revenues

Kuwait launches investigation after stadium injuries

Dozens of Omani fans were injured at the Arabian Gulf Cup final

Kuwait to restructure government salaries by 2019

The government is aiming to equalise salaries and incentives paid to workers

Kuwait’s KIPCO extends debt maturities with $331m bond

Gulf Bank, KAMCO Investment Company and NBK Capital were the joint lead arrangers on the issue, which was 1.45 times oversubscribed