Post by : Meena Ariff

Kuwait has made a big change in its work visa rules. The country’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahd Al Youssef, announced a new decision called Ministerial Resolution No. 4 of 2025.

This new decision removes an old rule from 2024. That old rule allowed some companies and organizations to avoid paying fees when they moved a worker’s visa from one employer to another. But now, that special rule is gone.

From now on, every company and organization must pay KD150 for each work visa transfer. This fee applies to everyone—no exceptions.

Even the following groups, who earlier didn’t have to pay, now must pay the fee:

• Government-owned companies
• Hospitals and health centers run by the Ministry of Health
• Private schools and colleges
• Foreign businesses approved by the Investment Promotion Authority
• Sports clubs and federations
• Charity organizations and labor unions
• Religious endowment groups
• Public welfare associations

This new rule will make the work visa process the same for everyone, no matter what type of company or job it is.

Qatar Shares Big Dream: Using Sports to Help the World

Qatar has a big goal: to bring the Olympic Games to the Middle East for the very first time. This idea was shared by Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, the Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, during a special international event in Switzerland.

She spoke at a big meeting called Olympism365 Summit, where leaders talked about how sports can make the world a better place. Sheikha Hind talked about Qatar’s dream to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and how this can help not just Qatar, but the whole world.

She said, “When we hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2022, we showed the world a safe, family-friendly, and welcoming event. Now, we want to do even more through the Olympics.”

What is Circle In?

Sheikha Hind also talked about a wonderful project called Circle In. It’s a team effort by:

• Qatar Foundation
• Education Above All Foundation (EAA)
• International Olympic Committee (IOC)

The goal of Circle In is to help children and young people in countries across Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa by using sports to teach life skills and values like teamwork, equality, and respect.

The project wants to focus on:

• Girls
• Children with disabilities
• Young people from poor or difficult backgrounds

Circle In will:

• Help 50,000 children and young people in the beginning
• Train 5,000 coaches and teachers
• Offer sports programs that are safe, fair, and fun for all
• Support learning, health, and inclusion through games and physical activity

Later on, Circle In will also give digital tools to help other countries create their own sports programs that match their culture and needs.

A Legacy for the Region and the World

Sheikha Hind said this is not just about Qatar. “Everything we do is for the country, the region, and for the world,” she said. “Sports can bring people together. They can help make life better for millions.”

She also shared a touching story. In Qatar, children with autism get to ride horses as part of special sports classes. This is called inclusive sports, and it’s something Qatar is proud of. Everyone, no matter their ability, gets a chance to play and learn.

She explained that sports are part of Qatar’s identity, and so is helping people. That’s why projects like Circle In are so important.

Teamwork Across Countries

Mohamed Al-Kubaisi, Acting CEO of the Education Above All Foundation, said Circle In is more than just playing games. “We’re using sports and education together to build strong communities. We want every child to have the chance to grow, learn, and succeed—whether in school or on the field.”

His group is working with 60 countries to find where help is needed the most. They’ll add education and life skills into the sports programs so kids can learn not just how to play, but how to live better lives.

In Simple Words

Qatar wants to host the Olympics not just to show off its stadiums, but to bring real change. With projects like Circle In, it hopes to use the power of sports to help children, support education, and bring hope to people in many countries. And they want the world to join them in this mission.