Files of logistics firms which ‘signed’ deals with US Army witness new dev

KPC appoints Abdul-Aziz as board member

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 6: The files of logistics companies, which signed contracts with the US Army, witnessed new developments in terms of solving the employment violation crisis, reports Al-Qabas daily quoting sources.

Sources confirmed that problems related to American and local employments in these companies have been solved, affirming the diplomatic steps taken by the American side greatly contributed to efforts to address the crisis of military camp employees without valid residence permits.

The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) decided to temporarily suspend files of these companies until their situation is modified.

On the other hand, an official in one of the affected companies said the suspension hindered their operations and caused financial losses.

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) issued a decision on the appointment of Abdul-Aziz Abdullah Al-Jaber as board member throughout the tenure of the incumbent board of directors, reports Al-Anba daily.

The decision takes effects upon publication of the decision in the official gazette, ‘Kuwait Al-Youm’.

On the other hand, the board has approved the membership application submitted by Khalid Saleh Bu Hamrah.

Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) Engr Tariq Al-Omairi has requested for closure of all social media accounts affiliated to faculties, institutes and deanships, except the official account of the Public Relations Office, reports Al-Qabas daily.

In his decision, Al-Omairi affirmed that many social media accounts with the logo of PAAET are posting some false information and news which harm the authority and its credibility; hence, the need to close these accounts.