In a landmark policy decision, Kuwait has confirmed that female government employees who have lost their citizenship under Article (8) of the nationality law will continue to receive full employment benefits. This includes salaries, allowances, and leave entitlements, ensuring job stability despite their change in legal status.
The Civil Service Bureau issued an official circular stating that the Civil Service Council has approved the continued provision of all employment rights, including annual, maternity, and sick leave, in alignment with civil service regulations. The move is designed to uphold workplace protections and prevent disruptions in public sector employment.
Comprehensive Financial and Workplace Protections
Under the new directive, affected employees will retain a broad range of financial benefits, including: 
- Uninterrupted salary payments
- Periodic bonuses and cost-of-living allowances
- Social and children’s benefits
- Job-related and performance-based incentives
- Work nature and special category bonuses
Additionally, these employees will continue to receive reduced working hours, as previously granted, and will maintain any personal bonuses received before their citizenship revocation.
For those engaged in academic programs, the decision ensures that employees who were granted study leave or scholarships before losing their citizenship will retain all related educational benefits. Furthermore, they will remain eligible for internal and external training programs as part of institutional development initiatives.
Restrictions on Leadership and Foreign Assignments
While the decision secures employment rights, it maintains restrictions on certain roles. Supervisory positions, official foreign assignments, and their associated financial benefits will remain exclusive to Kuwaiti nationals. Additionally, transfers, secondments, and loans will continue to be governed by administrative regulations.
Employees affected by citizenship revocation will still be eligible for salary grade promotions, job level upgrades, and performance-based pay raises, provided their employers formally request these adjustments.
Beyond standard salary entitlements, workers will also retain eligibility for various allowances, including:
- Shift, night duty, and hazardous work allowances
- Infection, pollution, and noise-related compensation
- Regional hardship, distance, and road allowances
- Screen work, training incentives, and housing support
This decision reinforces Kuwait’s commitment to preserving the employment rights of affected government workers while maintaining clear distinctions in leadership roles for Kuwaiti nationals.
