The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) announced the cancellation of 61,975 work permits for residents, in a period of approximately 6 months, Al Qabas reported.
PAM statistical reports for the period between January 10 and June 30 revealed that 38,873 work permits for residents were forfeited due to the expiration of their residency outside Kuwait.
The authority pointed out that 2,011 residents canceled their work permits, due to their desire to leave the country.
The authority announced the renewal of work permits for 401,000 residents, in addition to making more than 99,000 transfers within the private sector.