KUWAIT CITY, Dec 23: The request to open the recruitment of domestic workers is now on the table of the Cabinet, reports Al-Anba daily quoting sources.

Sources revealed that five government institutions have so far endorsed the recommendation to issue new domestic work permits as per the existing regulations. Sources pointed out this will allow Kuwaiti families to hire new domestic workers, especially those without household workers due to the decision to impose an entry ban on travelers from certain countries.

Sources disclosed the ministries of Health, Interior, Foreign Affairs and Finance in addition to the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM), have agreed to open the door for the issuance of new domestic work permits to cover the needs of Kuwaiti families.

Sources added the Council of Ministers will study the recommendation of these five institutions in a bid to lay down the appropriate mechanism in this regard — whether to take this step simultaneously with the implementation of the decision to allow the return of domestic workers stranded abroad or issue a separate resolution.