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Arab Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait revokes citizenship of 16 individuals and their dependents
KUWAIT CITY, July 13: In a decision published in the official gazette Kuwait Al-Youm (Kuwait Today), authorities announced the revocation of Kuwaiti citizenship from 16 individuals, along with those who had acquired citizenship through them by dependency. The decision, detailed in Resolution No. 828 of 2025, was set to appear in the newspaper's upcoming issue on Sunday, July 13. The resolution cites the Constitution, the Amiri Order issued on 2 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1445 AH (corresponding to May 10, 2024), and Article 21 bis (A) of Amiri Decree No. 15 of 1959 concerning the Kuwaiti Nationality Law and its amendments. Based on the recommendation of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, the resolution orders the withdrawal of Kuwaiti nationality from the specified individuals, as well as from any persons who obtained citizenship through their dependent status.
Arab Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwaiti Citizenship Revoked for Acquiring Foreign Nationality
KUWAIT CITY, July 10: The Kuwaiti Supreme Committee for Nationality Investigation has issued a decision to revoke the citizenship of five individuals. The decision was published on Thursday in a special supplement of the official gazette, Kuwait Today. It was issued under Article 11 of Amiri Decree No. 15 of 1959, which governs the Kuwaiti Nationality Law and its subsequent amendments. The relevant article clearly states that "a Kuwaiti national shall lose their citizenship if they voluntarily acquire a foreign nationality."
Arab Times
04-06-2025
- General
- Arab Times
153 lose Kuwaiti citizenship in latest official decrees
KUWAIT CITY, June 4: The official gazette, Kuwait Al-Youm (Kuwait Today), announced on Wednesday the issuance of two decrees revoking the Kuwaiti citizenship of a total of 153 individuals. According to Decree No. 97 of 2025, Kuwaiti citizenship has been withdrawn from 151 individuals, including those who had acquired citizenship through affiliation with them. In a separate measure, Decree No. 98 of 2025 orders the revocation of citizenship from two additional individuals, along with their affiliates. The publication of these decrees comes as part of the government's ongoing procedures related to nationality regulations. No further details regarding the reasons for the revocations were disclosed in the decrees.
Arab Times
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait revokes citizenship of 157 individuals in latest legal action
KUWAIT CITY, May 18: The official newspaper, "Kuwait Today," announced today that a decree and decision have been issued to revoke the Kuwaiti citizenship of 154 individuals and withdraw citizenship certificates from three others. Decree No. 88 of 2025 mandates the withdrawal of Kuwaiti nationality from 154 people, along with the revocation of citizenship for their dependents who acquired it through them. Additionally, a decision by the Cabinet outlines the withdrawal of citizenship certificates from three individuals. The revocation also extends to anyone who acquired Kuwaiti nationality from the holders of these certificates, in accordance with Article 21 bis of the Kuwaiti Citizenship Law, which addresses cases of forgery. The decision reflects ongoing efforts to enforce the country's citizenship laws and ensure compliance with legal standards.
Arab Times
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait implements new law for conditional release of prisoners
KUWAIT CITY, May 4: The official publication 'Kuwait Today' (Kuwait Al-Youm) has released Decree-Law No. (64) of 2025, which amends Article (91) of the Penal Code, originally issued by Law No. 16 of 1960. The new law introduces a restructured process for the conditional release of prisoners. Under the updated law, the length of the prison sentence and the type of case are no longer factors in determining eligibility for conditional release. A committee, formed by the Minister of Interior, will review cases and submit recommendations. Following the committee's advice, the Minister of Interior will request the Public Prosecutor to grant the convict's release, regardless of the sentence's duration. Additionally, the law provides the Minister of Interior with the authority to request the cancellation of a conditional release decision, based on the committee's recommendation. If such a request is made, the Public Prosecutor can order the convict to be returned to prison. Article 1 of the decree-law replaces the existing text of Article (91) with a new provision, which states: "The Public Prosecutor shall be competent to issue a release order based on a request from the Minister of Interior, or his representative, after a recommendation from a committee formed by the Minister of Interior. The committee, which includes representatives from both the Public Prosecution and the Ministry of Interior, will assess the convict's behavior during incarceration to determine whether their release poses a security risk or indicates genuine reform. The release may be revoked by the Public Prosecutor upon a request from the Minister of Interior, following the committee's recommendation." Article 2 outlines that the relevant ministers are tasked with implementing this decree-law, which will take effect upon its publication in the Official Gazette. The new law aims to provide a more flexible and proactive approach to conditional release, ensuring that prisoners are only granted release when it is deemed safe and appropriate, while maintaining a rigorous review process to ensure public safety.
