KUWAIT CITY, Aug 13: In an ongoing fight against people trafficking in human beings the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Dr Mohammed Al-Afasi has issued decisions to regulate work in the private sector, reports Al-Seyassah daily.

According to decision No 141/2010 a telephone line has been allocated to receive complaints from employees in the private sector. The telephone number is 128.
The minister also issued another decision under No.143/A/2010 which forbids companies to hold passports of workers in the private sector and the oil sector. Article 141 of Law No 6/2010 states employers who do not abide by the decision within a period of three months the company will be fined not less than KD 100 and not more than KD 200 for each passport held by the company.

In case the employer commits the violation for a second time within three years the penalty will be doubled.

The third decision bearing No.142/A/2010 obligates every employer in the private sector to provide a first aid box containing medicines, bandages and antiseptics.
Meanwhile, “the Ministry of Interior will strongly and vigorously confront beggars who are indulging in this illegal activity during the holy month of Ramadan and other religious occasions,” says Director of Information Security Department at the Ministry of Interior, Brigadier Mohammed Hashim Al-Sabri, reports Al-Watan Arabic daily.

He disclosed in just a couple of days of Ramadan 16 beggars were caught red-handed for begging. Eleven of them are Asians, two Arabs and three non-Kuwaiti women.

He added that 13 of those arrested entered the country of visit visas. The occupation of two of them shows ‘director’ and four as traders. They were sponsored by one of the hotels in Kuwait.

He added police have found in the possession of some beggars lists of names of Kuwaiti businessmen, charity societies and companies that are known to offer donations during Ramadan in addition to that money.

The official added appropriate measures will be taken against the beggars and their sponsors.

Jazeera Airways, the Middle East's regional carrier, today announced its further expansion into the regional market with the launch of non-stop flights to Lahore­­ - the airline's first destination in Pakistan.

Beginning from 12 May 2010, Guests can fly three times a week from Kuwait to the capital city known as the 'cultural heart of Pakistan' on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Jazeera Airways CEO, Stefan Pichler commented: "This is an important destination for us, specifically enabling those working away from home in Kuwait or the Middle East to travel home and visit family and friends. And Jazeera makes visiting loved ones that bit easier and more convenient due to the efficiency of our timings."



The launch of the Lahore destination comes as part of Jazeera's recent network expansion, which includes flights this summer to some of the region's most desirable holiday spots at the best value fares available in the market. These destinations include Antalya, Turkey's hill-top resort, Hurghada, Egypt's popular Red Sea diving and beach resort and the green oasis of Salalah in Oman.

Jazeera Airways currently operates a fleet of 11 new Airbus A320s. Each aircraft is fitted with the airline's signature leather seating, while the Jazeera Business Class cabin offers business travellers a little extra convenience including easy booking, special check-in counters, 40 kilograms baggage allowance, access to airport lounges and exclusive in-flight service and entertainment. The airline flies to destinations in the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Iran and Pakistan.