Kuwait City – The Higher Committee for Kuwaiti Citizenship Verification convened on Thursday under the chairmanship of Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, deciding to revoke Kuwaiti nationality in 506 cases pending Cabinet approval.

Legal Breakdown of Revocations:

1. Dual Nationality Cases (1):

   • Revoked under Article 11 of Kuwaiti Nationality Law No. (15) of 1959 (as amended)

2. Fraudulent Acquisition (465):

   • Nullified under Article 21 bis (A) for:

     • Fraud

     • False statements

     • Forgery

     • Improper dependent acquisition

3. National Interest Cases (40):

   • Withdrawn under Article 13(4) for "supreme state interests"

Ministry Statement:
The Interior Ministry confirmed in an official release that all decisions comply with Kuwait's constitutional and legal frameworks, with cases now referred to the Council of Ministers for final ratification.

Legal Context:
The 1959 Nationality Law (and amendments) provides the statutory basis for:

• Preventing dual nationality (Article 11)

• Combating fraudulent naturalization (Article 21 bis)

• Safeguarding national security (Article 13)