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Arab Times
4 days ago
- Arab Times
Probe finds 119 persons having ‘fake' Kuwait citizenship
KUWAIT CITY, July 19: A citizenship forgery case that had been dormant since 2008 was revived following a report received through the Nationality Investigation Department hotline, leading to the revocation of the Kuwaiti citizenship of 119 individuals confirmed to have obtained the citizenship fraudulently. Sources revealed the case involves a Gulf national suspected of acquiring Kuwaiti citizenship through fraudulent means, in violation of Article One of the Nationality Law. Sources said the tip-off received through the hotline of the department triggered an intensive investigation of the individual and his descendants. Sources stated that the department affirmed that every communication received through its hotline is treated seriously and undergoes scrutiny to verify legitimacy and rule out malicious intent. 'The department also checks the background of the reporting party in line with its standard protocol,' sources added. The investigation revealed that the individual in question was the subject of a formal letter sent by his Gulf country to Kuwaiti authorities back in 2008. The letter included his Gulf citizenship information, family details, and national identification number, and requested clarification on how he acquired Kuwaiti nationality and whether his father held Kuwaiti citizenship. At the time, Kuwaiti authorities responded, acknowledging that the individual fraudulently obtained Kuwaiti citizenship and that he was using two completely different names -- one under his Gulf nationality and another under Kuwaiti identity. Despite this evidence, the case was inexplicably closed without further action. Further inquiries revealed that two of the man's grandchildren had their Kuwaiti citizenship revoked in separate decisions -- one in 2016 and the other in 2024. Upon a thorough review of the file, it was found that a total of 119 individuals -- all associated with the original citizenship forger -- had also fraudulently obtained Kuwaiti nationality and have now had it revoked. The investigation is ongoing into other dependents linked to the case. Authorities have affirmed that all the necessary legal and administrative measures will be taken based on the final findings.
Nikkei Asia
01-07-2025
- Business
- Nikkei Asia
Vietnam changes nationality law to attract overseas talent
The Vietnam National Assembly Building taken on June 25, 2025, where lawmakers last week approved changes to its Nationality Law in a bid to attract overseas talent. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi) Nikkei staff writers HANOI -- Vietnamese lawmakers recently approved changes to the country's nationality law, making it easier for overseas Vietnamese and others to become dual citizens, as the leadership tries to attract skilled workers. Last week's legal change removes certain requirements for people seeking to gain Vietnamese nationality without relinquishing their foreign citizenship. The rules being scrapped include language proficiency and minimum residency requirements.
Arab Times
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
First Deputy PM and Minister of Interior responded to their demands
PROVIDING certain services to those whose citizenship was revoked under Article Eight of the Nationality Law is a good step toward resolving this issue. However, several steps are needed to achieve social stability, especially under the complex regional and international circumstances. Awareness and wisdom are required in addressing the anticipated and unforeseen problems that could surface in the region and cast a dark shadow over Kuwait. Releasing the passports of those whose citizenship was revoked under Article Eight -- even for a limited period -- is beneficial to Kuwait, which is known worldwide as a compassionate and humane country for its citizens and expatriates. I hope a decision will be taken to allow the illegal residents (Bedouns) to obtain passports if they wish to leave Kuwait to look for a source of income elsewhere. I hope the status of Bedouns will be rectified in the countries they will head to, including the countries where they were purported to have originated. Yes, the Bedoun issue is a heavy burden on the government. It requires a solution that complies with international treaties and is consistent with the compassion for which Kuwait is known. Realistic solutions should be concluded because, despite the services provided to this group, they remain incomplete. Many of these individuals are highly qualified and competent, but due to their inherited illegal status, they have become useless, and the State does not benefit from their potential and competencies. Furthermore, the government prevents them from leaving Kuwait to work and staying in other countries. Another issue in the same context -- not less important -- is the granting of passports to those whose citizenship was revoked under the article on 'providing major services to Kuwait.' If using the term 'major services' is a sensitive matter, it can be replaced with 'important achievement'. Many of these individuals are doctors, university professors, and others who have contributed greatly to Kuwait in various fields like medicine, culture, and the arts. Some of them have promoted Kuwait's reputation prominently in the region, the Arab world, and even the entire world. We must speak frankly. Many countries want these people as they are considered an added value. These countries are willing to grant them citizenship immediately, at a time Kuwait loses them. We all know that Kuwaiti music and theater have set Kuwait apart from other Gulf states. Some individuals supported this kind of soft power when there was nothing comparable in the region. Kuwait should have maintained this advantage. Without a doubt, this step can provide many benefits and pave the way for Kuwait to regain its pioneering status and guarantee its stability. Kuwait is open to everyone, particularly since it is a country known for its compassion. Kuwait must seize every opportunity to regain its luster. I hope the government does not expand the withdrawal of citizenship from those who acquired it through their important contributions to Kuwait. These important contributions are truly treasures that must be preserved. Why not grant permanent passports to those whose citizenship was withdrawn under Article Eight, as well as those who have made significant contributions to Kuwait? What matters is loyalty, not the length of time a person has lived in the country. Therefore, I hope that His Excellency the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, who is known for his compassion, will address this issue. Kuwait has never been unjust. Our Amir is the 'father of humanity,' ruling a humane nation. I hope that the Grievance Committee will be instructed to expedite the investigation of complaints, so that citizenship is restored to those who have been wronged, if any. Your Excellency, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, I repeat what I previously quoted from the Holy Quran: 'No ministry shall bear the burden of another.' This is what the Lord of Glory and Majesty has decreed. Allah commands what is best and Kuwait can do it.
Arab Times
03-06-2025
- General
- Arab Times
Article 8 passports to be delivered in 2 shifts this Eid holiday
KUWAIT CITY, June 2: The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Nationality and Travel Documents, announced that the delivery of Article 8 passports will take place in two daily shifts during the Eid Al-Adha holiday, starting next Saturday. According to a statement issued Tuesday by the General Department of Public Relations and Security Media, passport delivery will be carried out from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., based on times previously communicated to applicants. The move aims to streamline the passport collection process and enhance service quality, in accordance with ministry directives. The ministry emphasized the importance of booking appointments in advance through the unified government platform "Sahel," by selecting the service path: (Appointments → Ministry of Interior → General Department of Nationality and Travel Documents → Receiving Article 8 Passports). Applicants are also required to present their passport delivery receipt upon arrival. This initiative follows the Ministry of Interior's announcement at the end of May regarding the commencement of passport delivery to individuals whose Kuwaiti nationality was previously revoked under Article 8 of the Nationality Law. These individuals, having returned their passports to the ministry, are now being processed as Kuwaiti nationals.
Japan Today
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Japan Today
Top court rejects claim dual nationality ban is unconstitutional
Japan's top court has rejected an appeal by a Japanese-born U.S. citizen challenging the constitutionality of the country's ban on dual citizenship, finalizing lower court rulings. The decision by the Supreme Court's First Petty Bench, dated Monday, was on a claim that Article 11 of the Nationality Law, which stipulates the loss of Japanese nationality upon voluntarily acquiring a foreign nationality, infringes on the right to self-determination. The Fukuoka District Court turned down the initial claim in 2023, noting that the law was appropriate and was not beyond the scope of discretion. The Fukuoka High Court also supported the first decision last year. According to the ruling, the woman acquired U.S. citizenship in 2004. She applied for a Japanese passport in 2017, but her application was rejected the following year on the grounds that she had lost her Japanese nationality. © KYODO
