KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait — Kuwait’s Ministry of Social Affairs has instructed cooperative societies to retire employees aged 70 and above within 30 days as part of efforts to increase citizen participation in the sector’s workforce.
The directive requires cooperatives to complete the necessary legal procedures, settle end-of-service benefits and financial dues, and provide authorities with details of employees affected by the decision.
The move is part of Kuwait’s broader Kuwaitisation strategy, which seeks to increase employment opportunities for Kuwaiti nationals and strengthen their presence in supervisory and administrative positions.
Authorities said the measure is also intended to support workforce restructuring within cooperative societies and improve operational efficiency.
The policy follows wider government efforts to review employment practices across various sectors and create more opportunities for younger Kuwaiti job seekers.
The ministry has also highlighted the importance of ensuring fair recruitment practices and reducing appointments influenced by non-professional factors.
Cooperative societies are expected to complete the required procedures within the set timeframe and submit relevant information to the ministry as implementation moves forward.
