Kuwait Boosts Jobs: Discover 90 Super Roles For Nationals Now

Kuwait City, September 7, 2026: The Ministry of Social Affairs has announced a significant advancement in its Kuwaitization policy within the nation's cooperative societies. The Ministry has shortlisted 200 Kuwaiti candidates for 90 supervisory positions, which include 30 Financial Controller roles and 60 Administrative Controller roles. These candidates will undergo personal interviews on September 23 and 24 to fill the vacancies. The selection process follows a written and electronic assessment phase.

• Ministry shortlists 200 Kuwaiti candidates for 90 supervisory positions
• Interviews scheduled for September 23 and 24 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Policy aims to replace expatriate workers with qualified Kuwaiti nationals in phased steps

Interview Details and Selection Process

The interviews are scheduled to take place from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Ministry Undersecretary’s meeting room. For the Financial Controller positions, 55 candidates have been shortlisted, while 145 candidates have been selected for the Administrative Controller roles. To ensure transparency, the Ministry stated that interviews will be audio-video recorded, and final results will be published on the Ministry’s official website and social media channels. Selected candidates will be notified of their specific interview timings via email.

Scope of the Kuwaitization Program

While this initiative is part of a broader strategy to replace expatriate workers with qualified Kuwaiti nationals in targeted supervisory and administrative roles, the Ministry clarified that this does not constitute a blanket ban on all foreign workers or a total cancellation of work permits across the private sector. The Kuwaitization program in the cooperative sector has been implemented in phases, previously targeting central market management, warehouse operations, and department-head level roles. Indian nationals represent the largest expatriate workforce in Kuwait, numbering approximately 887,000 as of the first half of 2026, which constitutes nearly one-third of the total foreign labor force. However, the Ministry has not released a nationality-specific breakdown of the 90 roles currently being filled. Consequently, the impact on specific nationalities remains unconfirmed.

Guidance for Foreign Employees

Foreign employees currently working in the cooperative sector are advised to verify their official job titles and work permit status with their employers or the Public Authority for Manpower. Employees are cautioned against relying on unverified social media information and are urged to maintain clear records of employment contracts, salary documentation, and end-of-service settlements. Legal compliance regarding residency and work permit transfers is essential for expatriates navigating these policy shifts. The Ministry remains committed to its phased localization model, with further updates expected following the conclusion of the September interviews.