KUWAIT CITY, Oct 16: During a meeting, chaired by the Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, the Cabinet tasked the Civil Service Commission with proceeding with the implementation of the proposal for evening work in government institutions, reports Al- Seyassah daily. The Cabinet reviewed a presentation by the Head of the Civil Service Commission, Dr. Issam Al-Rubai’an, regarding the Commission’s proposal -- which was recently approved -- concerning the implementation of an evening work system in government agencies. This initiative aims to improve the work environment in the public sector, simplify procedures, and enhance productivity in government entities providing services.

According to a statement issued by the Cabinet following the meeting, Al- Rubai’an explained that “the evening work system in government departments has many advantages, most notably reducing traffic congestion and providing options for citizens and residents to choose the most convenient time to visit government agencies for their transactions.”

In another matter, Minister of Information and Culture, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, and Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee for the Arabian Gulf Cup Football Championship (Gulf 26), Abdulrahman Al- Mutairi, along with several leaders from the Public Authority for Sports, presented efforts and preparations for organizing the championship, which will take place in Kuwait from Dec 21, 2024 to Jan 3, 2025. Al-Mutairi emphasized the collaboration of all government entities and relevant civil society institutions to ensure that the championship is organized in a manner befitting Kuwait’s esteemed reputation and status, highlighting its significance in the sports arena. He revealed that a contract has been signed with an international company specializing in electronic gate systems, ticketing, and crowd control, due to its extensive experience in this field, particularly its involvement in organizing the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, which received widespread acclaim. On another front, Minister of Public Works Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan confirmed that the Ministry and the Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport have completed all procedures and steps, securing all necessary approvals from relevant government and oversight authorities in preparation for signing contracts for 18 projects in the coming days.

These contracts will focus on comprehensive maintenance of all main highways in the six governorates and internal roads across various regions, with global, Gulf, and local companies. Al-Mashaan considered the completion of these procedures for the 18 projects to be a first of its kind for the Ministry of Public Works and the Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport, regarding both the number of contracts and their coverage across the entire state of Kuwait. Meanwhile, the Cabinet praised the dedicated efforts of Sheikh Dr. Mishal Jaber Al-Ahmad, the Director of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), and the staff at the Authority, noting the noticeable progress in its operations and its endeavor to encourage and attract foreign investments in the country by providing an attractive investment environment. The Cabinet acknowledged the recommendations of the Economic Affairs Committee regarding the Authority’s annual report on its activities and projects.