Gov't expedites solutions for women affected by revoked nationalities
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 The aim is to resolve issues for those whose nationalities were withdrawn, ensuring they live with dignity.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.
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