Kuwaitis’ Wives, Divorcees, Widows with Withdrawn Citizenships to Keep Wages.


Kuwait City: Resident wives of Kuwaiti citizens, whose citizenship has been withdrawn in line with Article Eight of the Citizenship Law, would keep their jobs and receive their due salaries, said Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah on Thursday. Speaking to KUNA, Sheikh Fahad, also Defense Minister and Minister of Interior, revealed that divorcees and widows having their citizenship revoked would keep receiving their salaries and pensions.

According to Kuwait News Agency, the decision ensures financial stability for affected women, allowing them to maintain their employment and receive their entitled financial benefits. Sheikh Fahad emphasized that this policy aims to support individuals facing citizenship issues under the specific provisions of the law and to uphold their rights to financial security.

The announcement addresses concerns raised by many regarding the implications of citizenship withdrawal on personal and financial well-being. It highlights the government’s commitment to ens
uring that individuals retain access to their financial resources despite changes in citizenship status.