Minister of Justice: The Notarization Regulation will take effect immediately, with powers of attorney limited to a maximum of five years

Layla Al-Shafei

Justice Minister and Counselor Nasser Al-Samit affirmed that all personnel seconded to the General Authority for Guardianship Affairs have been regularized in accordance with the stipulated conditions, following the complete Kuwaitization of the Authority’s workforce last June. He added that supervisory positions will be opened up shortly for those who have worked at the Authority, whether through secondment or assignment, numbering 1,200 individuals, all of whom are Kuwaiti citizens.

Speaking on the sidelines of the General Authority for Guardianship Affairs’ celebration of participants in the “Bader Weyana” campaign for the fourth consecutive year, Al-Samit noted that the Authority employs 1,200 staff members and cares for 9,000 wards. He stated that this number is sufficient to handle transactions and enforce the law, especially given the shift toward electronic processing.

Regarding the executive regulations issued under the Notarization Law, Al-Samit said, “Implementation will begin immediately, and the regulations cover two main pillars.” He explained that the first pillar is the introduction of private notaries, similar to the practice in countries around the world. The second pillar sets a maximum duration of five years for powers of attorney, with exceptions for lawyers’ powers of attorney and those executed outside Kuwait, as these often require longer periods.

Al-Samit added, “We are delighted to participate in the ceremony honoring our sons and daughters who are participating in the ‘Bader Weyana’ program, which includes 344 individuals under the care of the General Authority for Guardianship Affairs.”

He noted that the program has proven successful for the fourth consecutive year, explaining that its core idea is to equip the wards with the skills necessary to work in participating entities—numbering 20—and to prepare them for the job market in the near future. He pointed out that participation has doubled over the past four years, from 132 to 344 participants, and he wished them and their families every success. He also revealed that the Authority is preparing a special program for all 9,000 individuals under its care.

On this occasion, Minister Al-Samit stated that the “Bader Weyana” project embodies the Authority’s commitment to investing in the capabilities of its wards and those under its care, and to providing opportunities that help them acquire the experience and skills needed to build their futures with confidence and competence. This initiative is supported by the Charitable Thirds Fund, which the Authority manages, in accordance with the wills and wishes of the testators.

He added that the project’s success represents a significant collaborative effort between the Authority and the participating and supporting entities, and “reflects the importance of pooling efforts to create a training and practical environment that allows our young people to gain firsthand insight into the demands of professional life and to undertake a genuine practical experience during the summer vacation.”

He explained that the project provided 344 trainees, both male and female, with the opportunity to take on responsibility, adhere to schedules and tasks, navigate the work environment, communicate with others, and work in teams, thereby helping them transition confidently from the classroom to the professional arena.

He expressed his sincere gratitude to all entities, partners, and sponsors who contributed to the success of the “Bader Weyana” project, as well as to everyone who made efforts to train and follow up with the participants.

For her part, Acting Director General of the Authority, Alia Al-Saqar, said in a similar address that the “Bader Weyana” project believes in the importance of harnessing the potential of young wards and giving them the opportunity to experience work, acquire skills and experience, and strengthen their sense of responsibility and commitment.

Al-Saqar noted that the project’s participants demonstrated excellence and commitment, serving as an honorable model of diligence and effort. She pointed out that the project has seen a notable expansion in the number of participating entities, which now stands at 20, and that the number of participants has increased compared to previous years.