‘Fill vacancies in private sector with Kuwaitis to end unemployment’
“THERE are advertisements published about job opportunities in the private sector for non-Kuwaitis, which can be filled by Kuwaitis. For example, there are 15,000 jobs announced during the months of July and August 2021, which are for non-Kuwaitis, including jobs for engineers, technicians and administrators,” columnist Abdullah Al-Abduljader wrore for Al-Anba daily.
“What I know is that there is a law that sets percentages for appointing Kuwaitis in companies in the private sector, and the private sector is supposed to abide by this law, but we have not seen any statistics in this area – about Kuwaitis being employed in the Kuwaiti private sector, and the extent of their commitment to implementing this law.
“Also, this law has not been amended for a while, especially since there are many Kuwaitis who are looking for job opportunities in the private sector, and there have also been government statements for years to provide job opportunities for Kuwaitis in the private sector, especially government projects and the oil sector, but we have not seen anything of this because if Kuwaitis were appointed to these jobs, the unemployment problem would be solved.
“Currently, there are new projects that are supposed to provide about 1,000 jobs, as in the environmental fuel project, for example, and there are 12 economic projects that can provide jobs for Kuwaitis and in my opinion, these government projects may create more than 100,000 jobs.
“I suggest the government form a committee of retired Kuwaitis who have experience in the labor market and job opportunities and have a good and clean reputation to monitor and follow up on government projects and the oil sector with regard to appointing Kuwaitis in these projects in coordination with the committee and project managers to determine what job opportunities are suitable for Kuwaitis that can be filled by new graduates and experienced Kuwaitis.
“These jobs are officially announced in the Kuwaiti newspapers, and the committee makes sure that Kuwaitis are appointed in these jobs and follow up on their careers and performance.
“There should also be a training and qualification program for new graduates to gain necessary skills in their work in government projects and the oil sector. The committee must submit periodic reports on the Kuwaitis working in these projects to the Council of Ministers, and the committee must report directly to the prime minister, because the provision of jobs for Kuwaitis in government projects and the oil sector needs a serious follow-up, implementation and solution to the unemployment problem of Kuwaitis over the coming years.
“I also suggest that the government must review the labor law in the Kuwaiti private sector and amend, add to it to include stability and job security for Kuwaitis in the private sector, amend their ratios and encourage them to participate between the private and government sectors and solve the problem of the economy and government finances.”
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“Without a doubt, the cooperative system in Kuwait is unique and distinct in terms of democratic practice in the selection of its boards of directors and in terms of food security, while the Union of Consumer Cooperative Societies plays its supervisory and guiding roles to push for development through the cooperatives,” columnist Dr Hind Al-Choumar wrote for Al-Anba daily.
“Nevertheless, it is unfortunate that anti-smoking laws and policies in the country are going towards the opposite direction of what cooperative societies are doing, because the cooperatives do not participate in tobacco control and promotion of healthy behaviors.
“It is necessary to know the orientations of the cooperative societies’ boards of directors regarding smoking and selling tobacco, considering they are aware of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Kuwait was one of the first countries to be part of such a framework and then it joined the Optional Protocol.
“I hope to find answers to my questions: How long will the cooperative societies fail in their developmental role in combating tobacco? How long will the regulatory authorities, such as the Environment Public Authority (EPA), ministries of Commerce and Health, turn a blind eye to the promotion and marketing of tobacco in cooperative societies against the will of the shareholders?!
“I hope all parties will disclose their real positions on tobacco control before the celebration of World Heart Day, which falls at the end of September each year.
“Do these parties know that tobacco consumption is one of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease, which is at the top of the causes of death, and addressing the issue is a development commitment for the State in front of the international community?
“If these bodies do not know this, awareness programs must be developed about their responsibilities and the results of health surveys and studies on smoking indicators in Kuwait as well as the reports of the World Health Organization (WHO) in this regard, all of which are available on the websites of international organizations for those who wish to fulfill their obligations seriously and within the spirit of responsibility.
“I hope the supervisory authorities will shoulder their responsibilities regarding the flagrant violation of the Environmental Law in cooperative societies, particularly in the fight against smoking and the prevention of tobacco promotion.
“I hope to see soon the EPA director’s celebration of the success in implementing the articles related to anti-smoking in the Environmental Law like the celebration of tyres relocation, because tobacco is more dangerous to health than tyres in the desert, taking into consideration that recently we noticed smoking everywhere despite the non-smoking signs which have become part of the decorations in some restaurants and complexes.”
“Today, we continue with our stand on the speech of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid during his meeting with State leaders at Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center. We consider worthy of attention his assertion that: ‘We are open to meeting our brothers, the National Assembly members, and to cooperate and work with them in serving Kuwait,’” columnist Abdulrahman Al-Awwad wrote for Al-Sabah daily.
“These are the references that define the relationship between the executive and legislative authorities: the Constitution, bylaws of the Assembly, and rulings of the Constitutional Court.
“In fact, this is a decisive and strict definition of an issue that has been greatly diluted and lost its features. It is sad to say that the government, during the long summer vacation of the Assembly, accomplished much better than it did while the Assembly was in session.
“Indeed, the Assembly itself, through its parliamentary committees, has done remarkable and distinguished achievements. There is no reason behind all of this other than that everyone works freely from the enormous pressures which usually hinder the work of the two authorities and delay their achievements.
“One may ask: Will this soul that desires achievement, is serious about cooperation, and looks only at Kuwait’s interest, continue once the Assembly reconvenes at the beginning of the second round?
“Unfortunately, the data do not call for optimism. This is evident in the insistence of quite a few lawmakers to follow the same line that brought us to a critical and complex stage of aggravation, wasting time and effort in gelatinous battles which do not serve any interest and cause.”
“Athletics, which is universally known as the Mother of Sports, requires a lot of physical fitness and endurance. However, those who follow it know that the winner is always the one with intelligence, savviness and perhaps shrewdness. Many running races require a lot of planning and cunningness,” columnist Dr. Waleed Al-Taneeb wrote for Al-Rai daily.
“Among the races, there is the relay race in which each team consists of a number of players. The first player carries a baton, and after completing his task, he must hand the baton to the player who stands on the running track in anticipation of emerging as a winner.
“The process of handing over and receiving is not that easy. It requires hard training and a high mental focus. History has proven that many distinguished teams lost the race due to errors in handing over and receiving the baton.
“Now let’s talk about what is happening in Afghanistan, especially after the intense meetings in the Arabian Gulf region between the legitimate Afghan government and representatives of the Taliban movement. Of course, these meetings cannot happen without an American sense of humor, which always confirms that there is progress in such meetings.”