KUWAIT CITY, Feb 20: Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ajeel has issued a decision to halt the appointment of non-Kuwaitis in the Ministry of Commerce and the government agencies affiliated with the ministry.

In a press statement, the Ministry of Commerce explained that this decision is part of the broader national efforts to localize public sector jobs. It is also based on the Civil Service Commission's Resolution No. (11) of 2017, which outlines the rules and procedures for Kuwaitizing government jobs. Additionally, it refers to Circular No. (3) of 2017, which grants priority in appointments to non-Kuwaiti children of Kuwaiti mothers, issued on March 22, 2017.

The ministry emphasized that the decision mandates all concerned parties within the Ministry of Commerce and its affiliated entities to adhere strictly to the Civil Service decisions. This includes the prohibition of appointing or renewing the contracts of non-Kuwaitis in all government positions, except where allowed under the terms of the Civil Service resolutions and Circular No. (3) of 2017, particularly in accordance with Clause (4) of the mentioned circular.