KUWAIT: An
unidentified person carried out a failed armed robbery at a money exchange shop
in Salmiya, when employees refused to cooperate with him, prompting him to
escape. The suspect reportedly pointed a firearm at the workers and asked them
to hand over the money they had, but they refused to oblige and hid behind the
counter. The suspect then escaped without stealing anything. Detectives are
investigating.

In other news, a
governmental committee tasked with the duty of finding solutions for the
demographic structure's imbalance has asked state departments to provide their
views within a month in order to discuss them during the committee's next
meeting, according to informed sources.

Speaking on the
condition of anonymity, the sources said that the committee is preparing its
final report to be submitted to the Cabinet at the start of next year, noting
that the report would include its final visions for comprehensive and wide
ranging solutions that will help reduce the number of expatriates in Kuwait,
eliminate marginal labor and concentrate on recruitment of skilled labor only.

Furthermore, the
sources said that the committee mentioned the practical measures to implement a
quota system for each community after discussing the issue with ministries,
Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry and private sector representatives. The
committee did not find any obstacles that would prevent Kuwait from
implementing the quota system during those discussions, the sources added.

By A Saleh