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       KUWAIT CITY, March 9: The Residence Affairs General Department at the Interior Ministry has reached an agreement with the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) to resume the issuance of work permits for Egyptians in the government sector only — Article 17 visa, reports Al-Jarida daily quoting sources. Sources revealed that the government institutions given the green light to recruit Egyptians are the ministries of Education, Health, Endowments and Islamic Affairs and Kuwait Municipality where they will work as doctors, teachers, nurses, Imams in mosques, dead body washers and grave diggers.

       On the other hand, sources said the decision to open visit visas for the banned nationalities does not apply to Iranians for security reasons; and the Afghans because they have no embassy in Kuwait. Sources also confirmed that PAM has finalized a draft law on sheltering expatriates involved in absconding cases. Sources disclosed the draft law will be submitted to Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah for approval; and then to the National Assembly for ratification. The draft law stipulates stringent measures, including substantial fines and severe administrative measures against anyone found guilty of providing shelter to expatriates with absconding cases.

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