Memorandum of Understanding between the Philippines and Kuwait in the Field of Labor Cooperation

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Kuwait and Philippines signed an MOU on labour cooperation, which stipulates that a joint working group between the two countries should be created to ensure implementation and revision of the Memorandum, development of a standard employment contract, and measures for technical cooperation. The Memorandum states that the employment contract should be in English and Arabic, with a clear definition of working conditions and the rights and duties of the employer and employee. The agreement does not cover domestic workers welfare.

Law No. 1 of 1999 on Alien Health Insurance and the Imposition of Fees Against Medical Services

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Law No. 1 makes provisions for health and medical services to foreigners residing in Kuwait by establishing that no residence permit shall be granted unless a health insurance policy or a medical security contract is obtained and also setting forth health and medical services to be covered by health insurance under this law.