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 | Emir of Kuwait | Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (Until 16 December) |
 | Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (Starting 16 December) | |
 | Prime Minister of Kuwait | Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah |
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Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was Emir of Kuwait from 2020 until his death in 2023.
Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was the tenth ruler of the Sheikhdom of Kuwait from 29 March 1921 until his death on 29 January 1950. He was the longest reigning ruler of Kuwait having reigned for a total 28 years and 305 days.
Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was the Emir of Kuwait from 24 January 2006 until his death in 2020.
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The Ministry of Interior is one of the governmental bodies of Kuwait. Its minister in charge is a member of the Cabinet of Kuwait and the current minister of interior is Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al-Sabah.
Events of 2020 in Kuwait.
Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is the Emir of Kuwait. Mishal spent most of his career in Kuwait's security and intelligence apparatus. Prior to becoming Emir at age 83, he was the oldest crown prince in the world.
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The Cabinet of Kuwait is the chief executive body of the State of Kuwait. The 38th cabinet in the history of Kuwait was appointed. On 24 January 2021, Amir of Kuwait His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah assigned His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah as Prime Minister. The Amir has also assigned the Prime Minister to refer the cabinet line-up for their appointment. On 2 March, the Prime Minister formed the new cabinet and the Amir issued a decree on the formation of the government. On 8 November 2021, the Prime Minister submitted the government's resignation to the Amir. On 14 November 2021, the Amir accepted the resignation of the Prime Minister and his government. The government will function as care-taker until the formation of the new government.
Events in the year 2021 in Kuwait.
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The Cabinet of Kuwait is the chief executive body of the State of Kuwait. The 44th cabinet in the history of Kuwait was appointed on 18 June 2023. On 13 June 2023, Amir of Kuwait His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah assigned His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as Prime Minister. The Amir has also assigned the Prime Minister to refer the cabinet line-up for their appointment. On 18 June 2023, the new cabinet line up was announced after the Amir approved in an Amiri order. On 12 July 2023, the Crown Prince accepted the resignation of the Finance Minister. On 18 July 2023, the Crown Prince accepted the resignation of the Minister of Education. On 3 September 2023, the Minister of Finance and Minister of Education were appointed. On 30 October 2023, a decree was issued accepting the resignation of Minister of Public Works and another assigning the Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy as the acting Minister of Public Works. On 20 December 2023, the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah tendered a letter of government resignation to the newly succeeded Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The government will function as care-taker until the formation of the new government.
Events in the year 2024 in Kuwait.
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The Cabinet of Kuwait is the chief executive body of the State of Kuwait. The 46th cabinet in the history of Kuwait was appointed on 12 May 2024. On 15 April 2024, Amir of Kuwait His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah assigned His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad as Prime Minister. The Amir has also assigned the Prime Minister to refer the cabinet line-up for their appointment. On 12 May 2024, the new cabinet line up was announced after the Amir approved in an Amiri order. On 15 May 2024, the newly formed gov't swore the constitutional oath before the Emir.
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