Kuwait allocates $6.1 million for foreign spouses' support

Kuwait has allocated over $6 million in support for foreign wives of Kuwaiti men who lost their citizenship. This aid offers financial help to those affected after the government revoked their citizenship. The Minister of Social Affairs, Amthal Al Huwaila, announced that more than 3,391 women received aid in the first three months of this year. The support was distributed in several phases, with nearly $1.4 million provided in January, over $1.9 million in February, and around $3.1 million in March. Al Huwaila emphasized the government's commitment to these women, ensuring they receive social support according to legal standards. The women affected are categorized under Article 8 of Kuwait’s nationality law, which has been frequently discussed in local media. In addition to financial assistance, Kuwait’s Civil Service Commission has approved continued job-related benefits for female employees whose citizenship was revoked. These benefits include salaries, bonuses, and training opportunities. The Kuwaiti government has begun to address citizenship fraud and dual nationality violations, which could threaten the country's identity. Since early March, thousands have lost their citizenship due to forgery or holding a second nationality, which is illegal in Kuwait.