Council Of Ministers Orders Review Of Housing Welfare Law No. 2/2015

The Council of Ministers has instructed the Minister of State for Housing Affairs, Abdulatif Al-Meshari, to begin procedures to repeal Law No. 2 of 2015, which governs housing welfare in Kuwait. This move follows concerns over eligibility disparities that contradict the principles of fairness and equal opportunity.

Cabinet Meeting Addresses Housing Law Inequities

The directive was issued during the Cabinet’s weekly session at Bayan Palace, chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Minister Al-Meshari presented a comprehensive analysis of the law's adverse impacts.

Law No. 2 of 2015 amended Law No. 47 of 1993, granting preferential treatment to individuals who obtained loans from the Kuwait Credit Bank and repaid them between 1992 and 2015. However, citizens who sold homes after 2015 or sold government-granted properties were excluded, creating inequality in access to housing welfare.

Cabinet Congratulates Saudi Arabia for Hajj Success

The Cabinet congratulated King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the successful organization of the 1446 AH Hajj season and praised the efforts of the Kuwaiti Hajj Mission in supporting pilgrims.

Updates on Key Government Matters

Health Update on Interior Minister

His Highness the Prime Minister reassured ministers regarding the health of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousuf Saud Al-Sabah following medical examinations.

Enhancing Public Service Discipline

The Cabinet tasked the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to prepare a mechanism for curbing unauthorized employee absences, especially around holidays, linking these measures to promotions and performance evaluations.

Public Contributions and Development Projects

The Cabinet approved contributions from individuals and institutions for the beautification of public spaces.

Approved Donations

• Mr. Abdullah Saleh Al-Shalfan: Renovation of the Emergency Department at Al-Amiri Hospital.
• Kuwait Finance House: Rehabilitation of the 10th wing of the Addiction Center.

The Cabinet expressed appreciation to all donors for their support in enhancing services for the public.