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Kuwait: The Kuwaiti government has announced the resumption of work permit issuance for Egyptian nationals seeking employment in the private sector. Kuwait has reopened Egyptian work permits after a sixteen-month hiatus. Local media reports indicate that Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahd Al-Yousef authorized the General Administration of Residency Affairs to begin accepting applications for work permits. This decision comes in collaboration with the Public Authority for Manpower and the Kuwaiti Embassy in Cairo.

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As per Al Jarida, Egyptian applicants seeking work in Kuwait’s private sector will need to undergo a medical test before arrival. The test results can reportedly be obtained using the applicant’s Egyptian national number.

This move signifies a positive development in relations between Kuwait and Egypt. The pause in work permit issuance had been in place for over a year. Authorities at both “Manpower” and “Residence Affairs” reportedly began accepting applications for Egyptian work permits a month ago. This move, following Article 17 of the Residency Law, signifies a potential increase in Egyptian professionals working in Kuwait’s private sector. It is expected to benefit both nations’ economies.