The Supreme Committee for Nationality Investigation in Kuwait is currently reviewing national identity files as part of efforts to withdraw nationalities from individuals who do not meet the necessary criteria. According to a government source reported by Al-Rai, about 32,000 naturalized wives of..

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 9: The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition has initiated the process of implementing a new fee structure for its services, starting in May 2025, reports Al-Seyassah daily. This move comes in response to Cabinet Resolution No. 956 of 2021, which seeks to address the depletion of..

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 9: Assistant Director of Traffic Awareness at the General Traffic Department Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Bu Hassan says the newly installed cameras can monitor seat belt violations for both the driver and the front-seat passenger, for which citations are being recorded against the..

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 9: The Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Nationality held a meeting on Thursday, chaired by Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Minister of Interior. During the meeting, the committee decided to revoke Kuwaiti..

Expatriates in Kuwait who have not completed the biometric fingerprinting process will face travel ban in addition to restrictions on government and banking transactions. These restrictions will remain in effect until the biometric fingerprinting is completed. According to reports, 16,000 citizen..

UWAIT CITY, Jan 9: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Wednesday, urging all Kuwaiti citizens traveling to the United Kingdom, regardless of passport type (ordinary, special, or diplomatic), to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) at least 72 hours before their..

Hundreds of passengers in Kuwait Chennai Air India Express flight missed their luggage after they arrive at Chennai as the flight they flew in had left behind their luggage in Kuwait. The AI flight from Kuwait arrived at Chennai airport with around 176 passengers on Tuesday night. After..

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 8: The Kuwaiti passport has made significant progress in global rankings, climbing five places to secure the 50th position in the 2025 Henley Global Mobility Index, compared to its 55th rank in 2024. Kuwaiti citizens can now access 99 countries without a visa or with a visa on..

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 8: The Ministry of Education has confirmed that no bulletins, circulars, or directives have been issued regarding the suspension of leave for male and female employees whose nationality has been revoked, reports Al-Seyassah daily. This clarification comes in response to a circular..

KUWAIT CIITY, Jan 8: The Ministry of Interior has issued a warning regarding the use of civil ID cards for traveling to and from Kuwait, stressing that it is prohibited to use the civil ID as a travel document between Kuwait and Gulf countries if the passport is invalid, lost, or withdrawn. This..

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 4: The Cabinet has announced the suspension of work in all ministries, government agencies, public institutions, and bodies on Wednesday and Thursday, January 1 and 2, 2025, in observance of the New Year celebrations. During its weekly meeting at Bayan Palace, the Cabinet clarified..

The Ministry of Interior has issued a traffic advisory for citizens and residents traveling to Kuwait International Airport in preparation for the 45th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit. Travelers are advised to follow specific routes and arrangements starting Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Advisory..

KD 300 FEE FOR S.M.E. WORKER TRANSFERS AFTER ONE YEAR KUWAIT CITY, Nov 30: Kuwait has significantly revised its labor policies for older expatriate workers. Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, the Acting Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Minister of Interior, has decided to cancel Article 1..

Kuwait’s newly enacted Foreigners’ Residence Law marks a significant step forward in addressing modern challenges and aligning with the country’s humanitarian principles. Officially effective six months from now, this law introduces comprehensive reforms, offering better provisions for..

STRICTER EXPAT RESIDENCY LAW WITH HARSHER PENALTIES ROLLED OUT Notify Interior Ministry within two weeks if passport is lost or damaged Expats on visit can stay maximum of 3 months unless granted extension or residency Residency violators could face one year in prison, fines of up to KD..