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South China Morning Post
4 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong to mandate digital job applications for civil service
Hong Kong will extend digital-only applications to all civil service positions from next month, as part of the government's efforts to promote digitalisation and improve recruitment efficiency. Advertisement Civil Service Secretary Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan announced on social media on Sunday that, as of Tuesday, July 1, all applications for civil service jobs must be submitted electronically, unless stated otherwise. She also highlighted other measures adopted by the Civil Service Bureau under the same digitalisation drive to improve recruitment efficiency and leverage technology. This included the launch of online tests for the Basic Law and Hong Kong National Security Law in May, enabling candidates to obtain an electronic score certificate on the same day. 'These examples showed how we make better use of existing resources and manpower, fundamentally improve the efficiency of recruitment work, and provide more convenience for job seekers,' Yeung wrote on Facebook. Advertisement Since the end of July last year, certain positions, such as assistant clerical officer, clerical assistant, and second level personal secretary, have exclusively accepted online applications, phasing out paper forms, faxes and emails.


Gulf Insider
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Kuwait Allows School Principals To Approve Exit Permits For Expat Teachers
Kuwait's Ministry of Education has granted school principals the authority to approve exit permits for expatriate teachers and staff, eliminating the need for regional office involvement and ending a months-long administrative bottleneck that had disrupted travel plans for tens of thousands. Announced in coordination with the Civil Service Commission, the policy empowers school administrations to issue exit approvals directly via the government's Integrated System, part of an ongoing digital transformation effort. The change comes as the Ministry works to modernise internal operations and better serve a workforce that includes over 30,000 expatriate educators. 'The shift is aimed at reducing delays, simplifying procedures, and promoting administrative discipline,' said Acting Assistant Undersecretary for General Education Mansour Al Dhafiri in a directive to all education districts. He instructed officials to cease referring requests to central offices, in what is seen as a key step in empowering schools with greater administrative autonomy. Previously, expatriate educators were required to navigate a multi-layered process involving district visits and paper submissions. But the rollout of the 'Sahel' app, designed to facilitate electronic services, exposed technical issues in syncing teacher data with Civil Service Bureau systems, leading to mass confusion and widespread complaints. The Ministry responded with an urgent intervention led by Education Minister Dr. Adel Al Tabtabaei, who coordinated with the Civil Service Bureau to update records and restore functionality. Since then, hundreds of teachers have successfully processed their travel requests online, with the new procedure reducing foot traffic in administrative offices. Under the revised mechanism: · Teachers obtain Form No. 1 from supervisors. · Requests are submitted through the 'Sahel' app. · Principals approve applications directly via the integrated government portal. The reform is designed to reduce red tape, foster administrative discipline, and support more effective governance of the country's education sector. The Ministry has called on all schools to adhere to the updated procedures and confirmed that further enhancements to the digital system are under consideration.


Khaleej Times
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
Bahrain resumes normal working hours from June 24, eases traffic restrictions
Bahrain will resume normal working operations from tomorrow, Tuesday, June 24, a day after implementing a remote working system across all ministries and government agencies. On Sunday, after the escalation of conflict between Iran and Israel, Bahrain's Civil Service Bureau (CSB) announced the activation of a remote working system for government entities, with up to 70 per cent of employees working from home. This has now been rolled back from June 24. Traffic movement across Bahrain has now returned to normal. The Ministry of Interior had urged citizens and residents to limit travel and use main roads to "only when necessary" after US bombed Iran's nuclear facilities. The ministry thanked all citizens and residents for their cooperation and understanding of the temporary precautionary measures. Bahrain activated a remote learning system on June 22 for all public and private educational institutions. This directive applied to kindergartens, schools, and universities, which have been instructed to shift to digital and online platforms for teaching and learning activities. After the US bombed Iran's three nuclear sites in the wee hours of June 22, the Ministry of Education issued instructions to all public and private educational institutions to move to online learning as a precautionary measure. The island nation took these precautionary measures, as Bahrain and Iran are separated by approximately 200km of sea.


Yemen Online
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Yemen Online
Bahrain urges against using main roads following US strikes on Iran
Bahrain on Sunday urged citizens and residents to avoid using main roads unless necessary to 'allow relevant authorities to use roads efficiently' following strikes US against Iran's nuclear facilities. 'In light of recent developments in the regional security situation, we urge citizens and residents to use main roads only when necessary, to maintain public safety and to allow the relevant authorities to use the roads efficiently,' the ministry said on X. Separately, Bahrain also said on Sunday that it has permitted a 70 percent remote working for all workforce in ministries and governmental institutions except for sectors whose work requires in-person attendance amid the ongoing tension in the region, according to the Civil Service Bureau. 'In light of the regional circumstances and current developments, starting today and until further notice, it has been decided to activate remote work for 70 percent of the workforce in all ministries and government agencies, with the exception of sectors whose work requires in-person attendance or those with special work procedures in emergency situations and as required by public safety,' the Bureau said in a statement on X. The Gulf country hosts a US military base. The statements came after the US hit Iranian nuclear facilities amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday night that American forces had struck three nuclear sites in Iran. Trump said that the US 'completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan.'


Saudi Gazette
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Bahrain activates remote work for 70% of government staff amid regional tensions
MANAMA — In light of ongoing regional developments, Bahrain's Civil Service Bureau has announced the activation of remote work for 70% of employees across ministries and government agencies, effective immediately and until further notice. The directive excludes sectors requiring physical presence or those with specialized emergency procedures, in accordance with public safety requirements. The situation in the region further deteriorated after US President Donald Trump announced Sunday that American forces carried out "very successful" airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, amid growing fears of a broader conflict in the region. — Agencies