The decision appeared in a supplement to the official Kuwait Al-Youm Gazette on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, and was issued under Article 11 of Amiri Decree No. 15 of 1959 concerning Kuwaiti nationality, as subsequently amended.

The announcement represents the application of existing nationality legislation to specifically identified individuals rather than the introduction of a new general prohibition affecting all Kuwaiti citizens.

According to the published decision, the relevant government authorities must implement its provisions within their respective areas of responsibility, and the decision takes effect from its official publication date.

Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Qabas reported that the committee’s decision concerns 35 individuals whose nationality certificates are identified in the official publication.

The legal basis is Article 11, which addresses the loss of Kuwaiti nationality when a Kuwaiti citizen voluntarily acquires a foreign nationality under the conditions specified by law.

This distinction is important because the legal concept of losing nationality under a particular statutory provision differs from other procedures involving withdrawal or deprivation of nationality.

The decision should therefore not be described as an unrestricted government measure removing citizenship from an entire category of residents or citizens.

Al-Rai newspaper also reported the decision in connection with dual nationality, referring specifically to the legal consequences of voluntarily naturalizing as a citizen of another country.

However, the existence of a family connection abroad, overseas residence, or ordinary travel does not by itself establish that an individual falls within the statutory grounds addressed by the decision.

The available media summaries do not provide sufficient individual evidence to independently establish the full circumstances under which each named person acquired another nationality.

For that reason, the precise legal status of any individual should be determined by the official decision and applicable legislation rather than speculation based on nationality or family circumstances.

Kuwaiti nationality legislation also contains provisions addressing certain potential consequences for spouses and minor children where nationality is lost following voluntary naturalization abroad.

The application of those provisions depends on factors including the legal status of the spouse and whether children acquire the father’s new nationality under the relevant foreign country’s law.

The legislation additionally establishes specific conditions and procedures concerning the retention or restoration of nationality in certain circumstances.

These provisions should not be interpreted as automatic entitlements or automatic consequences for every family without reviewing the exact legal requirements and individual circumstances.

The decision was signed by Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior, and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Citizenship.

The published legal record indicates that the decision was issued on October 29, 2026, before appearing in Supplement No. 1816 of the Kuwait Al-Youm Official Gazette on November 10.

Its second article specifically provides for implementation by the competent authorities and establishes the publication date as the date on which the decision becomes effective.

This means the legal issue is not merely a proposal awaiting parliamentary discussion, but an officially published decision applicable to the individuals named in its provisions.

It is also separate from earlier nationality withdrawal decrees involving other individuals, and figures from those separate measures should not be combined or presented as one announcement.

People with questions about their own citizenship status, foreign naturalization, or the possible effects on family members should seek clarification through the relevant official authorities and appropriate legal channels.

Readers should avoid circulating unverified names or assuming that persons not identified in the official decision have been affected by the measure.

The Kuwait Al-Youm Official Gazette remains the primary reference for the decision’s legal text, named individuals, and effective date, alongside any subsequent guidance issued by the competent authorities.

Source: Kuwait Al-Youm Official Gazette – Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Citizenship – Al-Qabas – Al-Rai – Al-Anba.