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Arab Times
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait to strip 1,291 individuals of citizenship in latest nationality review
KUWAIT CITY, May 15: The Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Nationality convened on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, resulting in the decision to revoke the Kuwaiti nationality of 1,291 individuals. This move is pending final approval by the Council of Ministers. According to a statement from the Ministry of Interior, the committee's decisions were based on various provisions of the Kuwaiti Nationality Law No. 15 of 1959 and its subsequent amendments: Dual Nationality (Article 11): The nationality of nine individuals was revoked due to the acquisition of foreign nationality without renouncing Kuwaiti citizenship, as stipulated by Article 11. Fraud and False Declarations (Article 21 bis A): In 113 cases, nationality certificates were withdrawn after investigations revealed fraudulent acquisition or false statements made during the naturalization process. Under Article 13, Paragraph 1, the committee decided to withdraw citizenship from 86 individuals for similar violations involving falsified information or fraudulent acquisition, also affecting those who gained nationality through their association with the primary individuals.n General National Interest (Article 13, Paragraph 4): The committee decided to revoke the citizenship of 1,083 individuals under this provision, which allows for withdrawal when deemed necessary for the country's higher interests. The Ministry emphasized that these actions align with the government's commitment to safeguarding national identity and ensuring the integrity of the naturalization process. The decisions are now subject to review and approval by the Council of Ministers. This development is part of a broader initiative by the Kuwaiti authorities to address issues related to nationality and naturalization, reflecting ongoing efforts to reinforce the country's legal and administrative frameworks.
Arab Times
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait to Revoke Citizenship of 434 Individuals Over Fraud, Dual Nationality, and Security Concerns
KUWAIT CITY, May 1: The Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Nationality, chaired by Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, convened on Wednesday and approved the withdrawal of Kuwaiti citizenship from 434 individuals. The cases are now set to be submitted to the Council of Ministers for final endorsement. The decisions were made under various provisions of the Kuwaiti Nationality Law No. 15 of 1959 and its amendments, citing legal violations and matters of national interest. The breakdown of the cases is as follows: Dual Nationality: 5 individuals were found in violation of Articles 10 and 11, which prohibit holding another nationality alongside Kuwaiti citizenship. Fraud and Forgery: 275 cases involved fraudulent claims or forged documents under Article 21 bis A, including individuals who gained citizenship through dependency. Public Interest (Sons of Kuwaiti Women): One case was revoked under Article 13(4), citing reasons tied to the country's higher interest. Public Interest (Noble Deeds Clause): 16 individuals who acquired nationality based on 'noble deeds,' along with their dependents, had their citizenship revoked under Article 13(4). Public Interest (1965 Census): 137 cases linked to the 1965 census data were also annulled under the same article, including dependents. The move reflects Kuwait's ongoing scrutiny of citizenship records, aiming to uphold the integrity of the naturalization process and safeguard national security.
Arab Times
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait strips 13 individuals of citizenship under nationality law
KUWAIT CITY, April 28: The Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Nationality has issued a decision to revoke the citizenship of 13 individuals, in accordance with Article 11 of Amiri Decree No. 15 of 1959, which pertains to the Kuwaiti Nationality Law and its subsequent amendments. The move reflects the government's ongoing enforcement of legal provisions regulating the acquisition and revocation of Kuwaiti nationality.
Arab Times
10-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait withdraws nationality from 640 individuals after committee review
KUWAIT CITY, April 10: The Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Nationality held a meeting on Thursday, chaired by Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud AlSabah. During the meeting, the committee decided to withdraw Kuwaiti nationality from 640 cases, pending submission to the Council of Ministers. In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the Ministry of Interior explained that the committee's decision to revoke Kuwaiti nationality certificates was based on several articles of the Kuwaiti Nationality Law (No. 15 of 1959) and its amendments. The committee resolved to revoke nationality in two specific cases of dual nationality under Article (10) of the law. It also decided to withdraw nationality from 66 cases related to fraud and false statements (forgery) and those who obtained nationality through dependency, in accordance with Article (21 bis A) of the same law. Additionally, the committee decided to revoke Kuwaiti nationality from 375 individuals under Article (13), Paragraph 4 of the law, which allows for the withdrawal of nationality in the interest of the country. This decision also applies to individuals who acquired nationality through dependency. Lastly, the committee withdrew nationality from 197 individuals under both Article (13), Paragraphs 1 and 4, due to fraud, false statements, and the higher interest of the country. This group includes those who were part of the 1965 census and individuals who obtained nationality through dependency.
Arab Times
13-02-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Supreme Committee completes file for citizenship withdrawal under Article 8
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 13: A government source has revealed that the Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Nationality has finalized the file for the withdrawal of citizenship under Article 8. The source explained that the committee will hold its weekly meeting today, Thursday, to review the files and prepare them for presentation. The meeting will be closely monitored by Sheikh Fahd Al-Yousef, the acting prime minister and minister of the interior. The source further confirmed that all citizenship-related materials will be scrutinized thoroughly.
