Kuwait City: The Kuwaiti Cabinet has directed the cancellation of Law 2/2015 concerning housing, citing unequal housing opportunities among various segments of society. The decision was made during the cabinet's weekly meeting at Bayan Palace, chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Al-Meshari has been tasked with implementing the necessary steps for the law's abolition.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the directive followed a briefing by Al-Meshari, who also serves as Minister of Municipal Affairs. He highlighted that the current law disproportionately favors a specific group of citizens, thus contradicting the social objectives of housing care and the state's commitment to justice and equality. The law primarily benefits individuals who received loans from the Kuwait Credit Bank to construct or purchase homes, but excludes those who sold their homes after the specified period or those who sold government-provided housing units.
During the meeting, the cabinet also reviewed communications from leaders of several countries regarding bilateral relations and cooperation. Additionally, the cabinet extended congratulations to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammad bin Salman on the successful conclusion of this year's Hajj season. The Kuwaiti cabinet commended Saudi authorities for their organization and safety measures during the pilgrimage and expressed gratitude to the Kuwaiti Hajj Mission for supporting Kuwaiti pilgrims.
The meeting also included an update on the health of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, following recent medical assessments. Furthermore, the cabinet instructed the Civil Service Commission to develop a mechanism to enhance job discipline and performance efficiency across state bodies.