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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Kuwait provides $6.1 million in support to foreign wives of citizens whose citizenship was revoked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
22-03-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Kuwait: Over $6m In Support For Foreign Spouses Stripped Of Citizenship
Kuwait has provided more than KD1.9 million (around $6.1 million) in social support to foreign wives of Kuwaiti men whose citizenships have been revoked, a government official has said. Kuwaiti Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood Affairs, Amthal Al Huwaila, stated that the aid was distributed to 3,391 women in the first three months of this year. The decision follows directives from the political leadership to ensure the continuity of social support, she told Al Qabas newspaper. According to official figures, the ministry provided nearly KD412,000 in assistance to 485 women in January. In February, 1,111 beneficiaries received approximately KD595,000, while 1,795 women were granted over KD950,000 in March. 'The ministry is committed to supporting this category in line with approved legal standards to ensure social justice and stability,' Al Huwaila added. These women are classified under Article 8 of Kuwait's nationality law, as commonly referenced in Kuwaiti media. Meanwhile, Kuwait's Civil Service Commission, which oversees government employees, has approved the continued provision of job-related perks for female employees whose citizenships were revoked under Article 8. These benefits include monthly salaries, bonuses, allowances, all types of leave, scholarships, training, and reduced working hours. Kuwait, a country of about 4.9 million people—most of whom are expatriates—has recently intensified efforts to combat citizenship fraud and dual nationality violations to protect its national identity. As a result, thousands of individuals have had their Kuwaiti citizenship revoked since early March due to forgery or holding a second nationality, which is prohibited under Kuwaiti law.
