KUWAIT CITY, March 8: Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs Dr. Khaled Al-Ajmi has announced that a total of 1,111 cases of individuals whose Kuwaiti nationality was revoked under Article Eight (foreign wives of Kuwaitis) of the Nationality Law and who were receiving social assistance have been documented. In a press statement, Al-Ajmi disclosed that 27 female employees were stripped of their Kuwaiti citizenship. He said the ministry ensured that all the necessary procedures were followed, affirming that the salaries of these employees were reinstated upon completion of contract-related procedures. He added that 15 female employees, whose citizenship was also withdrawn, are currently undergoing review, and their situations are being addressed.

Regarding contributions to cooperative societies by individuals whose citizenship was revoked, Al- Ajmi confirmed that their profits have been disbursed. He also stated that the ministry is considering a legal amendment to allow continued participation in cooperative societies for those whose citizenship was withdrawn, enabling them to receive profits and maintain their contribution status. “However, such individuals will not be permitted to vote,” he explained.

By Fares Al-Abdan
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff