07/04/2025
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07/04/2025
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Civil Service Commission headquarters
KUWAIT CITY, April 7: The State of Kuwait has issued Amiri Decree No. 63 of 2025, enacting significant modifications to the Civil Service System. The decree specifically nullifies the third paragraph of Article 41 from the original April 4, 1979 Civil Service System decree, thereby suspending the entitlement and payment of cash compensation for unused periodic leave during service.
Legal Basis:
The decree was established after careful consideration of:
- The Kuwaiti Constitution
- The Amiri Order dated May 10, 2024 (Dhu al-Qi'dah 2, 1445 AH)
- Civil Service Law No. 15 of 1979 and subsequent amendments
- The original April 4, 1979 Civil Service System decree and its amendments
- Decree No. 84 of 2024 concerning ministerial dissolutions and delegations
Key Provisions:
- Article 1: The third paragraph of Article 41 of the 1979 Civil Service System decree is hereby revoked.
- Article 2: All relevant ministers are instructed to implement this decree, which shall become effective upon publication in the Official Gazette.
Issuing Authority:
The decree was signed at Seif Palace on April 6, 2025 (Shawwal 8, 1446 AH) by:
- His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of Kuwait
- Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahd Yousef Saud Al-Sabah
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Sharida Abdullah Saad Al-Muasherji
This amendment follows the proposal of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs and received approval from the Council of Ministers before being enacted.