KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) and the Kuwait Ports Authority (KPA) signed a cooperation agreement on Sunday aimed at testing and developing the skills of national cadres to prepare them for the labor market. In a statement, PAAET said the agreement was signed by Acting Director General Mishaal Al-Mansouri and Acting Assistant Director General for Maritime Operations and Shuaiba Port Fahad Al-Bous on behalf of KPA. The agreement will be implemented in English and specialized fields to support the readiness of trainees to join the workforce.
The statement noted that the cooperation framework focuses on enhancing national competencies and developing capabilities in engineering, management and technology. Both sides also discussed mechanisms for implementation and ways to improve efficiency among Kuwaiti cadres, contributing to institutional development and supporting the country’s progress.
Internal scholarships
Separately, the General Secretariat of the Private Universities Council (PUC) announced Monday the opening of applications for the internal scholarships program for diploma holders for the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. In a press statement, the PUC said applications will be accepted online through its website from Wednesday, August 20, until Tuesday, August 27 at noon. The minimum cumulative GPA required is 3.0 on a four-point scale, with a reduced requirement of 2.70 for applicants with disabilities. — KUNA
