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Kuwait Launches KWPS to Monitor Private Sector Salaries
The Central Bank of Kuwait introduces the KWPS platform to oversee salaries for 1.84 million workers and prevent wage theft.
1 October 2026 · 3 minLov Singh
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The Central Bank of Kuwait introduces the KWPS platform to oversee salaries for 1.84 million workers and prevent wage theft.

The Central Bank of Kuwait introduces KWPS to ensure private-sector workers receive timely salary payments through licensed banks.

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