Acting head of the General Department of Experts Dr. Fawaz Boudi told Kuwait News Agency that the achievement covers all expert roles including engineering specialists, accountants and legal researchers. Boudi stated that the step strengthens reliance on national competencies in carrying out the department’s responsibilities. The development represents the first phase of a comprehensive plan launched by Minister of Justice Counselor Nasser Al-Sumait in May, according to the KUNA report.
Al-Sumait had announced the modernization initiative on May 9 with the full replacement of non-Kuwaiti staff in those categories scheduled to take effect in early August. Boudi explained that the next phase will emphasize improved work efficiency through balanced task distribution, periodic rotations among staff and elevated performance standards. The subsequent steps will also advance the electronic transformation of all department services to accelerate operations and raise report quality.
Public Authority for Civil Information figures show that Kuwaiti nationals comprised 80.1 percent of the total public sector workforce as of June 2026 with 397,165 citizens employed in government positions. This latest milestone in the Justice Ministry aligns with long-term national policies aimed at expanding opportunities for Kuwaiti professionals across state institutions. An International Labour Organization factsheet from 2025 placed non-nationals at 78.7 percent of overall employment in the country underscoring the sustained emphasis on public-sector nationalization.
The General Department of Experts supplies specialized technical reports and assessments that support judicial proceedings across civil, commercial and criminal cases. With the Kuwaitization process now fully implemented the ministry anticipates faster delivery of high-quality expert opinions free from previous reliance on external contractors. Boudi noted that these changes will contribute directly to more efficient judicial processes nationwide.
Kuwait News Agency reported that the current phase concludes the termination of all expatriate contracts within the targeted expert categories. The ministry’s development roadmap extends beyond staffing to encompass structural reforms that include regular performance evaluations and streamlined workflows. Future measures outlined by Boudi will focus on integrating digital tools to reduce processing times for technical documentation.
This step builds on earlier directives from Al-Sumait that prioritized national talent in judicial support functions with additional Kuwaitization targets set for related roles before the end of 2026. Central Statistical Bureau data from prior years indicated steady growth in Kuwaiti participation in technical government positions reflecting the cumulative impact of such policies. Officials have indicated that similar reviews continue across other ministries to maintain progress toward broader national employment goals.
