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Arab Times
23-03-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait provides $6.1 million in support to foreign wives of citizens whose citizenship was revoked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.
Gulf Insider
25-02-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Kuwait Tightens Oversight On Cooperatives Ahead Of Ramadan, Warns Against Excessive Spending
Kuwait's Ministry of Social Affairs has set new guidelines for Ramadan festivals in cooperative societies, emphasising the need for responsible spending and stronger oversight. Minister Dr. Amthal Al Huwailah announced that while funds will be allocated for Ramadan events, cooperatives must adhere to budget limits and prioritise financial sustainability. Dr. Al Huwailah reaffirmed the government is committed to assisting cooperative societies, stressing that Kuwait's leadership has prioritized the promotion of national products. 'There is a clear directive from the political leadership to support local goods because they are among the best available,' she said. With Ramadan approaching, Dr. Al Huwailah announced that the government would allocate funds to support cooperative societies in organizing Ramadan festivals. However, she cautioned against excessive expenditures, emphasizing the need for financial discipline. 'Spending must remain within the allocated budget,' she stated, urging cooperatives to ensure efficient resource management while meeting customer needs. She also addressed concerns about some cooperative societies resisting Ministry decisions, warning that such actions would not be tolerated. 'We are not here to obstruct your activities, but to help ensure that the interests of Kuwait and shareholders' money are protected,' she said, calling for collective efforts to overcome sectoral challenges. She urged cooperatives to diversify their product offerings to prevent customers from turning to parallel markets. 'Reducing expenses and increasing revenue is essential for the sustainability of our cooperatives,' she noted. Dr. Al Huwailah also highlighted reports from the Food Authority citing cleanliness violations in certain cooperatives, which led to temporary closures. The Ministry, she assured, is working closely with stakeholders to address these issues and maintain high standards in the sector. Meanwhile, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Dr. Khaled Al Ajmi unveiled a new system to Kuwaitise supervisory positions in cooperative societies. Moving forward, applicants will be selected primarily based on their performance in a standardized test rather than relying solely on interviews. Under the new selection process, candidates will be evaluated out of 100 points — 90 for the test and 10 for the interview. Applications will be processed through the 'Fakhr' platform in collaboration with the Public Authority for Manpower and the Union of Cooperative Societies. The change aims to minimise human error and ensure that the most qualified individuals are appointed to leadership roles.
Arab Times
28-01-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Minister calls to support local agricultural products in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 28: Dr. Amthal AlHuwailah, Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood Affairs, emphasized on Monday the importance of supporting local agricultural products and increasing their presence in consumer cooperative societies and sales outlets. She highlighted the ministry's commitment to developing the cooperative sector to further benefit the national economy. This statement came after a meeting held by AlHuwailah with the follow-up committee for supporting local agricultural products in consumer cooperative societies. According to the Ministry of Social Affairs, AlHuwailah explained that the meeting addressed several recommendations aimed at strengthening support for local products and ensuring adherence to the designated percentage of support. She noted that the ministry is working to improve control mechanisms to achieve a balance in supplying local products within cooperative societies, while also ensuring compliance with the regulations governing their support. Furthermore, AlHuwailah mentioned that the meeting concluded with the establishment of a new mechanism to organize the purchasing process within cooperative societies. This new approach aims to ensure transparency and fairness in dealings with local producers. She added that the follow-up committee will provide the ministry with regular reports on its activities and recommendations, which will contribute to more efficient monitoring and development to achieve the desired goals. In conclusion, AlHuwailah stressed the importance of "Kuwaitizing" the workforce within cooperative societies, as this would help create job opportunities for Kuwaitis and further support the national product in line with the country's sustainable development goals.
