Kuwait to review public sector salary structure in reform drive
According to informed sources, the study — supervised by the Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment, Eng. Noura Sulaiman Al-Fassam — builds upon the previously drafted 'Strategic Alternative' project developed by the Civil Service Commission. This long-term initiative seeks to address inefficiencies in the current wage system by adopting a transparent, goal-oriented plan to enhance human resource management.
The review includes an evaluation of the current salary calculation methods, as well as proposals to amend, replace, or introduce new provisions in the Strategic Alternative framework. Central to the plan is a reorganization of personnel structures to align with public interest and employee welfare.
'The objective is to establish fairness and consistency in how jobs are evaluated and compensated across ministries, government bodies, and independent entities,' one source said. 'The reforms will also encourage the recruitment of skilled Kuwaiti talent, supporting national development goals across various sectors.'
Key goals of the initiative include:
Addressing salary disparities among employeesn
Achieving justice and equality across government rolesn
Restructuring and organizing job cadres effectivelyn
Attracting and retaining qualified national professionalsn
Ensuring long-term balance and sustainability in the public employment systemn
Officials believe the proposed reforms will help eliminate inconsistencies in compensation for similar roles across different agencies and provide a more motivating work environment for employees, as part of the state's ongoing efforts to modernize and sustain its financial and administrative systems.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Kuwait Times
20 hours ago
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait inaugurates unmanned surface vessels to boost defense capabilities
Kuwait inaugurates unmanned surface vessels to boost defense capabilities KUWAIT: Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousuf Al-Sabah inaugurated on Monday a fleet of unmanned surface vessels as part of efforts to boost the state's defense capabilities. The addition of these unmanned vessels are a major step forward towards bolstering Kuwait's naval system through the use of modern and cutting-edge technology, the minister said in a statement. The move also reinforces Kuwait's plans to turn to smart solutions in a bid to protect territorial waters, subsequently keeping national security and stability intact, added the minister, praising the coastguard's efforts in bringing such an innovative project to fruition. On the intricacies of these vessels, Kuwaiti coast guard chief Brigadier General Sheikh Mubarak Ali Al-Sabah espoused the merits of these unmanned surface vessels, mainly their ability to fully operate with longevity and efficiency without a human crew, the official explained. He went on to list some major tasks these vessels can be used for, including surveillance operations, tracking and intercepting suspicious maritime targets, in addition to supporting search and rescue efforts, the statement underlined. - KUNA
Arab Times
20 hours ago
- Arab Times
Kuwait launches unmanned surface vessels to boost maritime security
KUWAIT CITY, June 30: Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah on Monday inaugurated the unmanned surface vessels (USV's) that have joined the fl eet of the Kuwait Coast Guard at the General Directorate of the Coast Guard. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Major General Ali Mesfer Al-Adwani, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior and Major General Mujbil Fahd bin Shawq, Assistant Undersecretary for Border Security Sector, as part of a comprehensive plan implemented by the Kuwait Coast Guard to enhance maritime security through new technologies. Commodore Sheikh Mubarak Ali Al-Sabah, Director General of the Coast Guard, provided a detailed briefing on the advanced operational capabilities of the USV's, saying they can function autonomously for days without direct human intervention. He added that their pivotal missions include surveillance, continuous monitoring, interception of suspicious maritime targets, support for search and rescue operations, monitoring environmental pollution, protecting natural resources, and overall maritime security enforcement within Kuwait's territorial waters. The report highlighted that Sheikh Fahad also inspected the advanced maritime monitoring system currently being implemented. This system covers the entirety of Kuwait's maritime domain and integrates coastal radars, sensors, high-resolution cameras, and unmanned surface vessels under a unified command and control system powered by artificial intelligence. Additionally, Sheikh Fahad toured the maritime operations center, in addition to the control center that controls and operates the USV's, reviewing their operational mechanisms, monitoring systems, and the electronic network linking the maritime units with command centers. Sheikh Fahad praised the General Directorate of the Coast Guard for executing this major project, confirming that the launch of unmanned surface vessels represents a significant step forward in developing Kuwait's maritime security system through modern technologies. He noted that this initiative refl ects the Ministry of Interior's commitment to operational readiness and adopting solutions to protect the Kuwaiti coast's and territorial waters, thereby supporting national security, stability, and safeguarding Kuwait's national interests. (KUNA)
Arab Times
a day ago
- Arab Times
Iranian Ambassador thanks Kuwait for support
KUWAIT CITY, June 30: Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Totonji expressed his deep gratitude to Kuwait, its leadership, government and people for the humanitarian stance in condemning the recent Zionist attack on his country, which left hundreds of martyrs and wounded, including children, women and academics. In a press statement on the sidelines of the opening of the condolence book at the embassy, Totonji stressed that 'Iran withstood simultaneous attacks by powers possessing nuclear weapons and advanced technology. It exercised its legitimate right to self-defense, while respecting the sovereignty of neighboring countries.' He affirmed that the Iranian people rallied around their leadership and thwarted attempts to subjugate them. He also praised the position of the Kuwaiti Foreign Affairs Minister, as well as the officials and ambassadors who reached out and attended the event to offer condolences. He concluded that 'the positions of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have been positive, especially that of Kuwait. We thank the Minister of Foreign Affairs for his message. We appreciate the presence of the Kuwaiti people, officials and ambassadors today. Such presence is remarkable and deeply appreciated.' On the other hand, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of Tajikistan Dr. Zubaydullah Zubaydov offered his deepest condolences and sympathy for the martyrdom of a group of military leaders, scholars and hundreds of civilians. He affirmed the Tajik people's support for Iran in its painful tragedy, praying for mercy for the martyrs and a speedy recovery for the wounded. Iraqi Ambassador Al-Manhal Al-Safi confirmed his country's full solidarity with Iran in confronting the repeated attacks, describing them as 'brutal.' He stated 'we are here today to offer our condolences for the victims and martyrs of the brutal Zionist aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Iraqi people wish the Iranian people peace and a united and strong exit from this crisis.' He then talked about the humanitarian efforts exerted by the State of Kuwait to facilitate the passage of Iraqi citizens stranded abroad due to the airspace closure. He asserted 'this had a positive impact on the stranded families.' He also praised the role of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior, which granted more than 3,500 entry visas within a short period. He extended his special thanks to First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahd Al-Yousuf, Undersecretary of the ministry Lieutenant General Ali Al- Adwani and all employees at the ministry; emphasizing that Kuwait's brotherly and humanitarian stances are not surprising. He revealed that Iraq has filed an official complaint at the United Nations Security Council regarding the airspace violations. He said his country is monitoring these developments legally and diplomatically, in coordination with neighboring countries and the international community. He said 'in such crises, we stand united with the GCC countries. Our position is unified in condemning the attacks that threaten the security and stability of the region. This reflects the spirit of joint Gulf cooperation.' He added the meeting of the Joint Technical and Legal Committee with Kuwait regarding the demarcation of maritime borders will be held soon, indicating the meeting was postponed due to current developments in the region.
