The latest update on engineering certification and profession updates in Kuwait

🛠️ 1. New Accreditation Body & Temporary Suspension • The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has temporarily suspended the Kuwait Society of Engineers’ (KSE’s) authority to accredit degrees. This suspension remains until a new authority—such as the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE)—takes over • Temporary exception in place: Foreign engineers can now obtain or renew work permits without KUWAIT accreditation, provided their qualifications are legalized and authenticated by the issuing country’s Kuwaiti consulate ________________________________________ 🎓 2. Is NBA Accreditation Still Mandatory? • Previously, KSE required NBA-accredited Indian degrees (or equivalent, e.g., ABET) for NOCs—causing many Indian engineers difficulty • However, this requirement has now been relaxed, at least temporarily, due to the pause in KSE’s accreditation role. PAM currently allows degree equivalency through legalization, not necessarily NBA accreditation ________________________________________ 🔄 3. How to Update Your Profession to “Engineer” Step-by-Step Guide: 1. Qualification Recognition via PAM portal o Log in to the PAM e-Services, and submit your engineering degree and transcripts for recognition 2. Temporary Recognition Issued o For newly arrived engineers: After initial recognition, you’ll receive a two-year temporary registration to complete equivalency o For existing permit-holders (before Sept 8, 2024): You can still renew or transfer your work permit, with profession temporarily set to “Engineer” until full equivalency is approved 3. Submit to MOHE for Equivalency o Visit the MOHE e-Services portal and submit your documents (degree, transcripts, attestation) via the Equivalency System 4. Final Approval & Profession Change o Once MOHE validates your degree and PAM grants equivalency, your profession will officially update to "Engineer" in your work permit/residency. 5. What if Recognition Pending? o You have the option to change profession temporarily (e.g., to “Technician”) until equivalency is completed ________________________________________ ✅ Summary Table Question Answer Is NBA still required? Temporarily not mandatory; degrees legalized via consulate accepted during accreditation pause . Which body accredits now? PAM + MOHE (once approved, profession updated accordingly) . Steps to update profession 1. PAM recognition via e-Services 2. Temporary permit (2 years) 3. MOHE equivalency 4. Full update to “Engineer” Can I continue during process? Yes—existing engineers can renew/transfer; new ones get temp permits . ________________________________________ ✅ To Do Now 1. Log in to PAM Portal: Submit your degree for recognition. 2. Check MOHE’s Equivalency System and upload attested documents. 3. Follow-up with MOHE/PAM until the equivalency process completes. 4. Once approved, contact your employer to update your profession to "Engineer" on your residency/work permit.