KUWAIT CITY, Sept 20: Authorities in Kuwait have initiated a new review of citizenship granted under Article 5 (noble deeds) following the discovery of inaccurate data in some cases. The process mirrors previous audits conducted by the Supreme Nationality Committee regarding citizenship revocations under Article 8.

The sources explained that the ongoing review involves a thorough comparison between records kept on paper and those maintained digitally. The audit has already led to the identification of cases where citizenship was revoked after inconsistencies were discovered, similar to earlier decisions announced by the Supreme Committee, which referred some cases to the Supreme Court.

In several instances, names were mistakenly categorized as meeting paragraph three of Article 5, which requires individuals to have been present in Kuwait before the 1965 census. In reality, these individuals belonged only to paragraph one, pertaining to “noble deeds.” Such discrepancies highlight the need for careful verification to ensure accuracy and prevent errors in citizenship records.

The review is part of ongoing efforts to safeguard the country’s national identity and protect it from any form of tampering or misuse. The Supreme Nationality Committee continues to examine all citizenship files according to strict procedures that link findings to verifiable evidence. This ensures that citizenship rights are preserved for those genuinely entitled while revoking them for those who obtained them through irregular means.

Authorities said the review of potential citizenship fraud relies on several precise tracking indicators, including:

These measures aim to prevent the exploitation of Kuwait’s nationality laws and maintain the integrity of citizenship grants. The Supreme Nationality Committee emphasizes that the review process is ongoing and adheres to strict legal standards to ensure fairness and accuracy.