Kuwait has revoked the citizenship certificates of 18 individuals under its nationality law, continuing a series of government measures concerning citizenship verification.
The decision was reported on Saturday, October 31, 2026, following its publication in Kuwait’s Official Gazette on October 29.
According to the announcement, the Supreme Committee for Kuwaiti Citizenship Verification approved the action under Decision No. 20/108 of 2026.
Kuwait Government Revokes 18 Citizenship Certificates
The decision was issued under Article 11 of Amiri Decree No. 15 of 1959, which governs Kuwaiti nationality.
Authorities published the names of all 18 affected individuals in Kuwait Today, Supplement to Issue No. 1814.
Those listed include Dalal Munif Omar Hamdan Al-Otaibi, Hessa Alian Assi Mudhi Al-Harbi, Abdul Rahman Muhammad Hussein Ali Qabazard, and Fahd Abdul Rahman Muhammad Hussein Ali Qabazard.
Several other individuals from different families were also named.
The announcement did not provide individual explanations for each revocation.
Interior Minister Approves Citizenship Decision
The decision was signed by First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah.
He also chairs the Supreme Committee for Kuwaiti Citizenship Verification.
The order was originally issued on October 15, 2026, before appearing in the Official Gazette.
It officially took effect upon publication on October 29.
Kuwait Continues Citizenship Verification Measures
The latest action follows earlier citizenship revocations announced by Kuwaiti authorities.
In October, the government published six decrees withdrawing citizenship from 415 individuals.
The measures form part of wider changes involving nationality documentation and verification procedures.
All relevant government departments have been directed to implement the latest decision within their respective jurisdictions.
However, authorities have not publicly disclosed whether the affected individuals intend to challenge the decision.
