KUWAIT CITY, May 18, 2024: Kuwait's Public Authority for Agriculture and Fish Resources has announced a degree verification program targeting the educational credentials of all its employees — both citizens and residents.
Asmaa Murshid Al-Otaibi, the Acting Director of the Authority, confirmed the formation of a specialized team to scrutinize academic qualifications. Speaking to Al-Rai newspaper, Al-Otaibi said the team would convene within the following week to establish the exact mechanisms and deadlines for the credential submission process.
Scope of the Kuwait Agriculture Authority Degree Verification
The team's mandate runs for three months. All employees who hold academic qualifications above high school level — and who obtained those qualifications between January 1, 2000 and the present — are required to submit scanned copies of their degrees.
Crucially, each submitted document must be officially accompanied by an equivalency certificate issued by Kuwait's Ministry of Higher Education, in line with the prevailing rules and regulations.
Consequences for Non-Compliance
Al-Otaibi emphasized the importance of adhering to the program and complying with decisions handed down by the Civil Service Commission. She made clear that failure to provide the required documentation "could lead to enforcement procedures initiated by the authority competent for the purpose."
Maintaining Workforce Standards
Through this verification drive, the Authority signals its commitment to preserving professional standards among its workforce and ensuring that all employee credentials meet the regulatory requirements set by the Civil Service Commission.
The initiative is part of a broader effort across Kuwait's public sector to validate the academic qualifications of government employees and eliminate any discrepancies in reported credentials.
