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flag Kuwait mandates military registration for citizens 18–25, with work and licensing ties, effective Feb. 22, 2026.

flag Kuwait has enacted Decree-Law No. flag 9/2026, requiring citizens aged 18 to register with the National Military Service Authority within 180 days. flag The law mandates military service eligibility for employment and licensing, with exemptions for military students, long-serving security personnel, firefighters, and the "only son." flag Active and reserve service counts as work experience. flag Penalties for non-compliance include fines and imprisonment, while prior convictions under outdated rules are expunged. flag The law, effective upon publication, aims to boost national cohesion and military readiness.

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