Malls go quiet after Kuwait’s new attendance system
Third fingerprint attendance system leads to traffic congestion too
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Kuwaitis wearing face masks walk at The Avenues Mall in Kuwait City. Mornings at shopping malls are noticeably quieter, with a sharp decline in shoppers and empty restaurants, as employees now need to be present at their workplaces on time.
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Dubai: Kuwait’s implementation of a third fingerprint attendance system for government employees has caused significant disruptions across the country.
The new system requires employees to record their attendance three times a day, which has also led to increased traffic congestion.
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