26/07/2025
26/07/2025
In some cases where the father died or was forced to leave Kuwait for any reason, or because the mother got divorced; the children who live with their Kuwaiti mothers have no identity, and perhaps, without benefits or jobs. Your Excellency the First Deputy Prime Minister, the children born under these circumstances should not be blamed. It is true that the law prohibits the naturalization of the children of Kuwaiti women married to non-Kuwaitis, while most countries around the world grant this right to women, as it leads to social stability and stimulates fair competition. It is important for these young people to find jobs that provide them with an income to help them support themselves and their families; and also help them contribute to the only country they know. Mothers want to provide opportunities for their children. A large portion of this group is highly qualified, and some are skilled in professions considered important in Kuwait. The State is keen on attracting foreigners to fill positions where the members of this group are skilled in, not to mention their knowledge of society. These people are an added value to the economy, as they spend all their income in Kuwait.
The children of Kuwaiti women married to non-Kuwaitis support their mothers in their old age while they themselves live in crisis. Kuwait is known worldwide for being a compassionate and humane country at every level. Despite the fact that all the people of Kuwait firmly supported the revocation of the citizenship of those who have attempted to cause damage to the national identity by obtaining citizenship illegally, the latter are treated well on humanitarian grounds. This means that the children of Kuwaiti women married to non-Kuwaitis have also the right to find solutions to their problems. Without a doubt, such solutions are available. In Kuwait, we are accustomed to the complaint of the oppressed finding a receptive ear. We know that the State is working with all its might to correct mistakes to eliminate injustice. The political leadership, headed by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah -- may Allah protect him -- has instructed the government to intensify efforts to guarantee justice. Your Excellency Sheikh Fahad Al- Yousuf, whatever the Kuwaiti mothers married to non-Kuwaitis are facing in this regard requires compassion. With admiration, the whole world is watching Kuwaiti initiatives to provide assistance to all those in need, especially the female citizens who worked hard to raise their children to be loyal to Kuwait, even if they are not citizens. Patriotism is about belonging and loyalty, not anything else.