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Gulf Insider
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Kuwait Grants Citizenship Rights To Children With Disabilities Born To Kuwaiti Women
In a significant step toward equal rights and social justice, Kuwait's Ministry of Interior has issued a ministerial decision granting lifetime treatment as Kuwaiti citizens to children with disabilities born to Kuwaiti mothers, according to local media reports. The decision was issued by Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, as part of a series of ministerial decisions, which are grounded in Article 3 of Law No. 8 of 2010 that enshrines the rights of persons with disabilities and aims to ensure their protection, integration, and full participation in society. In a related development, Major General Ali Al Adwani, acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, issued two additional directives allowing several minor children of Kuwaiti women to be treated as citizens until they reach the age of adulthood. The measures reflect the government's continued efforts to address the legal and humanitarian concerns faced by families headed by Kuwaiti women, particularly in cases where the father is not a citizen. Authorities emphasised that these steps align with Kuwait's national legal framework and its commitments under international human rights conventions. The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to promoting equality and safeguarding the rights of vulnerable groups, calling the decisions part of a broader policy to uphold principles of social inclusion and justice.
Arab Times
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait grants lifetime citizenship to disabled children of Kuwaiti women
KUWAIT CITY, July 21: In a significant move reinforcing the rights of individuals with disabilities and acknowledging the status of children born to Kuwaiti women, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef has issued eight ministerial decisions granting lifetime treatment as Kuwaiti citizens to a group of disabled children born to Kuwaiti mothers. The decisions are in line with Article 3 of Law No. 8 of 2010, which affirms the rights of persons with disabilities and supports their integration and protection within society. In a parallel step, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, Major General Ali Al-Adwani, issued two additional decisions to treat several minor children of Kuwaiti women as Kuwaiti citizens until they reach adulthood. These decisions highlight the government's ongoing efforts to address the humanitarian and legal concerns of families headed by Kuwaiti women, particularly in cases involving children with disabilities or minors in need of state support. The Ministry of Interior reiterated its commitment to upholding the principles of equality and social justice, especially for vulnerable groups, within the framework of national laws and international conventions.
Arab Times
02-06-2025
- Arab Times
Kuwait Judiciary Cracks Down on Misuse of Disabled Parking Spots
KUWAIT CITY, June 2: The Traffic Misdemeanor Court has handed down a series of rulings against motorists who violated traffic regulations by parking in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities, reinforcing legal protections for this vulnerable group. In one notable case, the court sentenced a Kuwaiti citizen to one month in prison and suspended his driving license for the same duration after he was found guilty of parking in a designated disabled parking space without authorization. Although the violation was not repeated, the court applied the stricter provisions of the Disability Law rather than the recently amended Traffic Law, as the offense occurred prior to the new law's enactment on April 22. Legal sources clarified that Article 63 of Law No. 8 of 2010 concerning the Rights of Persons with Disabilities stipulates a penalty of up to one month in prison or a fine of up to KD 100—or both—for unauthorized use of disabled parking spaces. By contrast, Article 33 bis of the updated Traffic Law introduces much harsher penalties, including imprisonment for one to three years and fines ranging from KD 600 to KD 1,000, depending on the severity of the offense. These penalties are applicable without prejudice to stricter penalties outlined in other laws. The rulings reflect a broader judicial commitment to uphold the rights of persons with disabilities and deter misuse of facilities designated for their benefit.
