The Public Authority for Manpower dispatched inspection teams to the security company in Mahboula Block 1 behind Nesto Supermarket following complaints submitted through official channels. Investigators found an eight-story building where each floor contained four rooms housing 12 workers apiece along with a single kitchen per floor equipped with eight gas cylinders. The authority has opened a formal case to address the reported conditions and ensure compliance with established labor standards.
Workers described the facilities as unhygienic and inadequate in reports that reached the Public Authority for Manpower. The authority’s teams conducted on-site examinations and documented the layout and capacity of the accommodations during the visit. Officials indicated that appropriate measures would follow the findings in line with regulatory requirements.
The inspection forms part of operations enabled by the authority’s ‘Report Me’ service on the Sahel app, which covers eight violation categories including safety issues and human rights concerns, according to a PAM statement. The platform generates a reference number for each submission to allow tracking by specialised review teams under the supervision of PAM Director General Engineer Rabab Al-Osaimi. PAM data shows the service has supported faster identification of sites for follow-up action since its recent activation.
Public Authority for Manpower figures indicate housing and safety violations constitute a substantial portion of reports received in the expatriate labor sector. The authority requires detailed information in submissions to enable precise location of alleged breaches and effective response. All reviewed cases lead to coordinated enforcement steps with other government entities when violations are confirmed.
Kuwait’s expatriate population stands at roughly 3.3 million according to Public Authority for Civil Information statistics, with many employed in security roles that include provided accommodation. The Public Authority for Manpower has stepped up field visits in areas such as Mahboula to monitor living standards across similar facilities. Comparable inspections in preceding months have resulted in notices and corrections at non-compliant sites nationwide, PAM records show.
The authority continues to process incoming reports and direct resources toward verified complaints to maintain oversight of employer obligations. Legal steps available to inspectors range from warnings to penalties for repeated failures to meet minimum housing criteria. PAM has called on workers to supply accurate details when using the electronic system to facilitate thorough investigations.
