The Ministry of Information issued circular 2026/25 this week requiring all employees to complete updates to their academic qualifications by the end of the working day on August 27, 2026. According to the circular, staff must verify and submit supporting documents to ensure their personnel records are accurate. The directive covers both Kuwaiti citizens and resident employees at the ministry.
Employees who fail to update their qualifications or submit the required documents within the specified period will bear full responsibility for any resulting consequences. Administrative and legal measures will follow in accordance with the regulations, systems and decisions of the Civil Service Commission. The circular explicitly warns personnel against missing the tight deadline.
This action aligns with a series of similar initiatives across Kuwaiti government entities to maintain precise employee data. In April 2026 the Ministry of Education launched its My Academic Certificate online service to support updates to qualifications for public sector workers. The Civil Service Commission had called for such verifications across all departments at that time.
The Ministry of Interior directed its departments in January 2026 to submit academic certificates immediately as part of parallel efforts to align records. These steps form part of sustained attention to personnel file accuracy in the public sector. Updates of this kind support processes including job classifications and eligibility reviews.
The Civil Service Commission oversees implementation of these policies for government ministries and agencies. Its regulations provide the framework for any measures taken against non-compliant employees. Multiple circulars in recent years have reinforced the requirement for verified academic documentation.
Ministry officials expect the electronic system to streamline the submission process ahead of the August 27 cutoff. The circular instructs employees to act promptly to avoid any administrative complications. Similar short-notice directives have appeared in other public bodies to expedite compliance.
