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Arab Times
17-02-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Gov't expedites solutions for women affected by revoked nationalities
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 17: Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef reiterated the government's commitment to addressing the situation of Kuwaiti wives whose nationalities have been revoked, ensuring they are guaranteed a decent standard of living. Al-Yousef chaired a meeting at Seif Palace with leaders of various government agencies to follow up on facilitating procedures and processing all transactions related to foreign wives of Kuwaitis, in accordance with Article 8 of the Kuwaiti Nationality Law. The aim is to resolve issues for those whose nationalities were withdrawn, ensuring they live with dignity. During the meeting, Al-Youssef listened to comments and answered government agency leaders' questions about this matter's details. He directed some agencies to expedite the development of solutions for certain cases within this group. The Acting Prime Minister emphasized the government's readiness to address the needs of these individuals, whether by amending laws, decisions, or regulations that may obstruct the implementation of Decree-Law No. 158 of 2024, which amends Article 16 of Amiri Decree No. 15 of 1959 on the Kuwaiti Nationality Law, ensuring a better quality of life for them. Dr. Khaled Al-Ajmi, the Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs, announced that the profits from contributions to cooperative societies for this group during the previous period would be distributed after the end of the fiscal year for each society. Ahmed Al-Thunayan, Acting Director General of the General Organization for Social Insurance, confirmed that the organization would continue to pay retirement pensions and share distributions to this group on the 9th of each month, as per the established schedule. Ziad Al-Najem, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, also intervened, stating that the validity of commercial licenses for individuals from this group would continue, provided that the license holder has no security restrictions. He added that if a person from this category establishes a new company, their maximum ownership in the company would be limited to 49 percent. Finally, the Office of Article 8 Affairs of the First Deputy Minister emphasized its commitment to continuing communication with individuals from this category who have reached out to the office. The office will also coordinate with relevant state agencies and receive forms and communications concerning this matter.
Arab Times
12-02-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Article 8 Affairs Office follows up on Kuwaiti wives affected by nationality revocation: MoI
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 12: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday that the Article Eight Affairs Office continues to act as a liaison between Kuwaiti women whose nationalities were revoked under Article Eight of the Kuwaiti Nationality Law No. 15 of 1959 and its amendments by Decree-Law No. 158 of 2024 and relevant government agencies. In a press statement, the ministry said the office has been actively monitoring the forms submitted by the affected individuals and responding to their inquiries. To date, 3,702 forms have been processed. The office has also handled numerous phone calls and provided detailed responses to questions regarding the individuals' situations, offering clarification on related matters. Furthermore, the Civil Service Council held its meeting (1-2025) on January 19, where it approved a mechanism for regulating contracts for the use of expertise by female employees affected by Article Eight. The Civil Service Bureau has been tasked with issuing a special form for these contracts, which will be circulated to all government ministries. This initiative aims to address the affairs of those whose nationalities were withdrawn. The ministry added that several government agencies have already started listing the names of female employees covered under this provision and are contacting them to complete the contracting procedures per the approved contracts. Additionally, the Article Eight Affairs Office has coordinated with the Ministry of Health to ensure that birth and death certificates for affected individuals are issued as per Law No. 36 of 1969 and its amendments. Effective immediately, these certificates will be available through the Births and Deaths Department in Hawalli Square during official working hours. The office also announced that it has coordinated with the General Organization for Social Insurance regarding retirement pensions. According to the organization, pensions for female retirees whose nationalities were revoked will continue to be disbursed. The payments will be deposited directly into the retirees' bank accounts monthly after being audited and reviewed by the organization. The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed that the Article Eight Affairs Office will continue to monitor all developments concerning individuals whose nationalities were revoked under Article Eight and will, in coordination with the relevant authorities, regularly announce new facilities and services available to them.
