Kuwait terminates 7,000 teachers of various nationalities to tackle staffing surplus
Dubai: Kuwait’s Ministry of Education has begun issuing termination notices to 7,019 teachers of Arab and other nationalities, launching the first phase of an effort to reduce a large surplus of teaching staff across government schools. Teachers affected by the decision have begun receiving notifications through the government’s Sahel application under the title “Contract Termination Notice”,…
Kuwait's Ministry of Education has initiated the termination of contracts of 7,019 teaching staff members, including both men and women, in an effort to address a significant surplus in the teaching workforce. The decision, announced through the government's Sahel application, marks the beginning of a phased restructuring process aimed at aligning staffing levels with actual school requirements.
The affected teachers, primarily from various specializations such as Arabic, English, mathematics, science, and physical education, will receive termination notices while retaining their employment rights. The restructuring is expected to result in annual salary savings of approximately KD42 million. The initiative aligns with Kuwait's broader strategy to increase the employment of qualified Kuwaiti nationals in teaching positions where local talent is available, while still recruiting from abroad for subjects facing ongoing shortages.
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