KUWAIT CITY, Dec 28: Starting Sunday, the suspension of bank accounts for individuals whose Kuwaiti nationality was revoked under Article 8 of the Kuwaiti Nationality Law will take effect, as announced by the First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahd Al-Yousef.

In response to a query about individuals who have adjusted their legal status by reclaiming their original nationality and obtaining a passport from their home country, a relevant source clarified that such individuals cannot retain their Kuwaiti passport. The source further explained that while they are entitled to a ten-year renewable residency in Kuwait, along with their previous privileges, they cannot simultaneously hold both a Kuwaiti passport and their original country's passport.

During an open meeting with newspaper editors and leaders of non-profit organizations last Wednesday, Sheikh Fahd Al-Yousef stated that individuals whose citizenship was revoked under Article 8 would retain most of their previous benefits, including receiving a special blue Kuwaiti passport (without citizenship status) and a civil card similar to the blue Kuwaiti card.

Meanwhile, the Women’s Social and Cultural Association announced the cancellation of its planned discussion session titled "The Legal and Social Repercussions of Withdrawing Citizenship under Article 8 of the Nationality Law." The session, which was scheduled for Sunday, was canceled based on instructions from the relevant authorities.

This development marks the latest chapter in the ongoing implementation of policies under Article 8, which has sparked widespread discussion about its legal and social implications.