PADA denies report on expat ‘disability docus’

KUWAIT CITY, May 14: The Public Authority for Disabled Affairs (PADA) has denied rumors spread on social media platforms that an Egyptian has obtained disability documents from the authority, thereby, making him eligible for financial support, reports Al-Jarida daily.

In a press statement, the authority pointed out that Article Two of law number 8/2010 on the rights of persons with disabilities limits granting financial privileges to Kuwaitis who meet the conditions specified in the relevant decision issued by the Ministry of Interior.

The authority clarified that for non-Kuwaitis, it only issues proofs of disability and identity, without any other privileges. It then called on the users of social media to verify information published on such platforms and to obtain correct information from official sources.

Meanwhile, the Legal Advice and Legislation Department has exempted some private schools from paying rent in government buildings during the lockdown period due to the Corona crisis — starting from the suspension of classes on March 1, 2020 until the implementation of the online education system on Aug 4 in the same year, reports Al-Rai daily.