Nursery licensing fees will increase to KD5,000
This move complies with the directives of the Council of Ministers and is based on the recommendations of the Ministerial Committee for Economic Affairs, which instructed government agencies to coordinate with the Ministry of Finance to reassess the pricing of their services. Sources said the ministry, through its relevant sectors, is evaluating the financial criteria for issuing operating licenses for around 400 nurseries in the country. They revealed that the proposed changes will lead to a licensing fee rise to KD 5,000 distributed evenly over five years.
Sources also confirmed that this review is in line with the efforts of the ministry to transform from being solely a provider of financial aid to a revenue-generating entity. 'The goal is to alleviate pressure on the State budget by rationalizing expenditures and boosting income,' sources explained. Sources added that Minister of Social Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah is committed to implementing Decree-Law No. 1/2025 on fees and costs for the use of public facilities and services
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