Kuwait provides $6.1 million in support to foreign wives of citizens whose citizenship was revoked
KUWAIT CITY, March 23: Kuwait has provided more than KD1.9 million (approximately $6.1 million) in social support to foreign wives of Kuwaiti men whose citizenships were revoked, a government official revealed. This decision reflects the government's ongoing efforts to ensure the welfare of those affected by the revocation of their citizenships.
Kuwaiti Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood Affairs, Dr. Amthal Al Huwailah, confirmed that the financial aid was distributed to 3,391 women in the first three months of 2025. Dr. Al Huwailah explained that this initiative was in line with directives from the country's political leadership to ensure the continued provision of social support to these women, thereby promoting social justice and stability.
Official figures from the ministry show the detailed breakdown of the aid distribution: In January, nearly KD412,000 was allocated to 485 women, while February saw approximately KD595,000 provided to 1,111 women. In March, the aid to 1,795 women reached over KD950,000. The Ministry of Social Affairs is committed to supporting this category of women in accordance with established legal standards to uphold fairness and stability in society, Dr. Al Huwailah added.
The women receiving the aid are categorized under Article 8 of Kuwait's nationality law, which has been a subject of attention in Kuwaiti media. This law applies to those who have lost their Kuwaiti citizenship under various circumstances, including the revocation of citizenship.
In addition to the financial support, the Kuwait Civil Service Commission, responsible for overseeing government employees, has confirmed that female employees who lost their citizenship under Article 8 will continue to receive job-related benefits. These include monthly salaries, bonuses, allowances, various types of leave, scholarships, training opportunities, and reduced working hours.
Kuwait, with a population of approximately 4.9 million people, the majority of whom are expatriates, has recently intensified efforts to combat citizenship fraud and violations of dual nationality rules. The government is particularly focused on protecting Kuwait's national identity. As a result of these efforts, thousands of individuals have had their Kuwaiti citizenships revoked since early March, with reasons ranging from forgery of documents to holding a second nationality, which is prohibited under Kuwaiti law.
This series of actions is part of broader measures being taken by Kuwait to preserve the integrity of its citizenship and ensure that only those who are truly eligible can retain or acquire Kuwaiti nationality. The revocation of citizenships and the subsequent social support for affected individuals demonstrate the country's commitment to safeguarding both its national identity and social welfare system.
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