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Arab Times
25-05-2025
- Arab Times
643 Residents Must Update Address Records or Face KD 100 Fine
KUWAIT CITY, May 25: The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) has urged individuals whose residential addresses have been deleted from its records to visit the authority within 30 days from the date their names are published in the Official Gazette. Failure to comply may result in a fine of up to 100 Kuwaiti dinars per person, in accordance with Article 33 of Law No. 32 of 1982. Kuwaiti authorities released a list of 643 individuals whose addresses were removed, either upon the property owner's request or due to the demolition of the buildings. PACI emphasized the importance of updating residential information and advised those affected to visit the authority with the necessary documents to register their new addresses.
Arab Times
18-05-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait Deletes 12,500 Fake Addresses in Post-Mangaf Fire Reforms
KUWAIT CITY, May 18: Nearly a year after the devastating Mangaf fire that claimed at least 50 lives, Kuwait has moved decisively to tighten civil registration procedures and clamp down on false residential address reporting. The government's response includes rigorous enforcement by the Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI), mandating that the address on an individual's civil ID must now match their actual place of residence. To update their address, expats are required to submit proof of residency— a measure that has resulted in the cancellation of over 12,500 fake or fictitious addresses, particularly in high-density areas such as Hawalli, Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, and Mahboula. The Municipality has also stepped up monitoring of bachelor accommodations in residential zones, further contributing to the rise in address change requests. PACI has launched a new service through the 'Sahl' app to facilitate address updates for both Kuwaitis and expatriates. Real Estate Impact and Rental Surge The crackdown has had notable repercussions on the real estate sector. Individuals whose addresses are deleted are given a 30-day grace period to register a valid address or face fines of up to KD 100. This has led to a reshuffling of population distribution and contributed to rising rental prices across governorates. By the end of 2024, average apartment rental values in investment areas rose by 3.1% year-on-year. The increases include: Hawalli: KD 364 (+2.5%) Farwaniya: KD 341 (+3.4%) Ahmadi: KD 304 (+3.4%) Mubarak Al-Kabeer: KD 360 (+2.9%) Jahra: KD 335 (+3.9%) Regulatory and Political Dimensions Businessman Qais Al-Ghanim emphasized that the move is a regulatory correction, aimed at reinforcing laws long ignored. He noted that accurate civil ID address registration is vital for electoral integrity, legal processes, and national security. Al-Ghanim acknowledged that some citizens previously registered under false addresses for tribal or electoral gains, a practice now under strict scrutiny. He further explained that the crackdown aligns with recent actions related to the withdrawal of Kuwaiti citizenship. Individuals stripped of their citizenship (particularly those occupying state-owned housing) must relinquish these properties, as Kuwaiti law prohibits real estate ownership by non-citizens. Toward More Accurate Data Real estate expert Abdulaziz Al-Dughaishim welcomed the stricter enforcement, highlighting the resulting improvements in data accuracy and regulatory efficiency. 'With clearer geographic distribution, the state can make better-informed decisions,' he said, adding that the shift also enhances legal traceability and reduces manipulation in cooperative society and parliamentary elections. Al-Dughaishim also noted a shift in corporate housing practices. Employers who previously registered large numbers of workers at a single property are now distributing tenants across multiple buildings to stay within legal bounds. A Black Market Emerges Despite the progress, some property owners have sought to exploit the system. Observers report a growing black market where landlords charge KD 100–150 to register workers (particularly Asians) under fake residential addresses to fulfill civil ID requirements. Authorities are now working to curb this underground practice, which undermines the ongoing reform efforts. As Kuwait continues to tighten enforcement and streamline its civil registry, officials stress that accurate address data is not only a regulatory concern but a national imperative—rooted in lessons from a tragedy that the nation is determined never to repeat.
Arab Times
14-05-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
With 5 Million People, Expatriates Make 70% Of Kuwait's Population
KUWAIT CITY, May 14: Kuwait, a small but wealthy nation in the Arabian Peninsula, is known for its striking blend of modern architecture and vast desert landscapes. With a population nearing 5 million, it ranks as the 128th largest country globally. The nation's economy is heavily reliant on oil, though its financial sector has also shown promising growth in recent years. Recent data from the Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) reveals that expatriates continue to dominate Kuwait's demographic composition. As of December 2024, the population stood at 4,987,826, with non-Kuwaitis making up a significant 68.6%, or 3,419,843 people. Of these expatriates, Indians form the largest group, numbering over 1 million, followed by Egyptians at 657,280. Together, these two nationalities account for nearly half of all foreign residents. The Indian community, the largest foreign group in the country, comprises 21% of the total population and 29% of the expatriate population. Egyptians, the second-largest group, have increased by 2% year-on-year, reflecting steady migration from the region. Kuwaiti nationals number 1,567,983, making up about 32% of the population. The employment landscape in Kuwait reveals a clear divide between nationals and expatriates. Kuwaitis dominate the public sector, accounting for 78% of the workforce, but their presence in the private sector is minimal, comprising just 4%. Conversely, expatriates make up the vast majority of the private sector workforce, with non-Kuwaitis filling 96% of private sector jobs. In total, expatriate workers number 2.56 million, far outnumbering the 540,878 working Kuwaitis. A particularly notable statistic is the 780,930 domestic workers, emphasizing Kuwait's heavy reliance on foreign labor for household services. Kuwait's household composition also reflects this divide. The average Kuwaiti family consists of seven members, while expatriate families average only two members per household. This difference is further mirrored in birth rates: Kuwaitis have 21 births per 1,000 people, while the rate for non-Kuwaitis is just 4 per 1,000. In terms of occupation, Kuwaitis typically hold roles in government, education, and executive positions, whereas expatriates dominate the domestic labor sector and perform manual labor or low-wage services, such as driving, cleaning, and working in restaurants. Gender demographics in Kuwait show that while Kuwaiti women slightly outnumber men (794,923 to 773,060), men make up 61% of the total population. This skew is primarily due to the male-heavy expatriate workforce. Overall, Kuwait's population dynamics reveal the central role expatriates play in the country's workforce and societal structure, with Kuwaitis primarily engaged in government roles and expatriates filling critical positions in labor-intensive industries.
Arab Times
11-05-2025
- General
- Arab Times
Now, Modify your Address for Civil ID through Sahel App
11/05/2025 KUWAIT CITY, May 11: The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) has introduced a new service on Sunday through the unified government e-services application, Sahel. This service enables expatriates in Kuwait to update the address registered on their civil ID cards.
Arab Times
08-05-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwaitis make up 31% of population
KUWAIT CITY, May 8: Statistics issued by the Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) reveal that the number of Kuwaiti citizens reached 1,567,983 as of the end of December 2024, and the number of non-Kuwaitis totaled 3,419,843. This brings the overall population of Kuwait to 4,987,826, reports Al-Seyassah daily. Kuwaitis made up 31 percent of the total population with 773,060 Kuwaiti males and 794,923 females. The number of non-Kuwaiti males was 2,259,690, and non-Kuwaiti females 1,160,153. In terms of employment, 78 percent of government workers were Kuwaiti, compared to 22 percent expatriates. In the private sector, Kuwaitis do not exceed four percent, while non-Kuwaitis make up 96 percent. The total number of expatriate workers was 2,560,252, compared to 540,878 Kuwaiti workers. The number of domestic workers reached 780,930. The statistics revealed that the average Kuwaiti family consists of seven members, compared to an average of just two members in expatriate families. The birth rate per thousand population is 21 for Kuwaitis and 4 for non-Kuwaitis. The Indian community ranked first among foreign nationalities in terms of population, followed by Egyptians, Bangladeshis, Filipinos, Syrians, Sri Lankans, Saudis, Nepalese, Pakistanis, and Jordanians, respectively.
