Kuwait to allow return of 330 stranded teachers with expired visas

Ministry of Education coordinating with Ministry of Interior to facilitate their return

Last updated: December 20, 2020 | 18:58

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The Kuwaiti Ministry of Education is making efforts to find a solution for stranded expatriate teachers even with expired visas to be able to return to the country.

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Dubai: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Education (MoE) affirmed it is making efforts to find a solution for stranded expatriate teachers even with expired residency, reported Al Anbaa Newspaper quoting informed educational sources.

The sources indicated in a statement that MoE will coordinate with the Ministry of Interior in order to allow the return of stranded teachers.

The number of teachers who will be allowed to return is currently about 330 teachers, specializing in 5 subjects: mathematics, chemistry, English language, music, and physical education- girls.

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