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Events in the year 2024 in Kuwait .
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Events in the year 2024 in Kuwait .
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 | Emir of Kuwait | Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah |
 | Prime Minister of Kuwait | Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah (until 15 April) |
 | Ahmad Abdullah al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 15 April) |
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah is a senior member of the Kuwaiti royal family and has held various key positions as a politician, economist, and diplomat. He served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 17 January 2024 to 15 May 2024. Prior to his premiership, he was the Deputy Prime Minister of Kuwait, contributing significantly to the nation’s governance and international relations.
Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was Emir of Kuwait from 2020 until his death in 2023.
Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah was the Emir of Kuwait from 15 January 2006, succeeding Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, until abdicating nine days later on 24 January. Prior to that he had been Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 2006.
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. On 25 August 2024, Kuwait Emir signed a decree reshuffling cabinet.
Sabah Al Khalid Al Sabah is the Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait. A senior member of the Al-Sabah ruling family, he held various government positions from 2006 to 2022, serving as Foreign Minister from 2011 to 2019 and as Prime Minister from 2019 to 2022. He was appointed Crown Prince by Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on 1 June 2024.
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.
The Kuwait Ministry of Defence is one of the governmental bodies of Kuwait. Its minister in charge is a member of the Cabinet of Kuwait. The current Minister of Defense is Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah.
Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah is a Kuwaiti economist, politician and a senior member of the ruling family, Al Sabah. He served as the minister of oil between 2009 and 2011. On 15 April 2024, he was appointed as the Prime Minister-designate, and his premiership began on 15 May 2024.
Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is Emir of Kuwait, reigning since 2023. 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.
The Cabinet of Kuwait is the chief executive body of the State of Kuwait. The 39th cabinet in the history of Kuwait was appointed on 28 December 2021. On 23 November 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 28 December 2021, the new cabinet line up was announced after the Amir approved in an Amiri order. On 17 February 2022, Amir of Kuwait accepted the resignations of the Minister of Defense & Minister of Interior. On 9 March 2022, an Amiri Decree has been issued appointing the interior minister and defense minister. On 22 March 2022, cabinet reshuffle took place, with the 3 existing minister being reassigned portfolios. On 5 April 2022, the Prime Minister tendered a letter of governmental resignation to the Crown Prince. On 10 May 2022, the Emir accepted the government resignation. The government will function as care-taker until the formation of the new government.
Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah is a Kuwaiti politician and military officer who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 24 July 2022 until his resignation on 20 December 2023. He is the eldest son of the late Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the former Emir of Kuwait.
Events in the year 2023 in Kuwait.
The Cabinet of Kuwait is the chief executive body of the State of Kuwait. The 43rd cabinet in the history of Kuwait was appointed on 9 April 2023. On 5 March 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 9 April 2023, the new cabinet line up was announced after the Amir approved in an Amiri order. On 9 May 2023, Amir of Kuwait accepted the resignation of the Minister of Oil & Minister of State for National Affairs. On 9 May 2023, an Amiri Decree has been issued appointing the finance minister. On 7 June 2023, the Prime Minister tendered a letter of governmental resignation to the Crown Prince. On 7 June 2023, the Emir accepted the government resignation. The government will function as care-taker until the formation of the new government.
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.
The Cabinet of Kuwait is the chief executive body of the State of Kuwait. The 45th cabinet in the history of Kuwait was appointed on 17 January 2024. On 4 January 2024, Amir of Kuwait His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah assigned His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah as Prime Minister. The Amir has also assigned the Prime Minister to refer the cabinet line-up for their appointment. On 17 January 2024, the new cabinet line up was announced after the Amir approved in an Amiri order. On 6 April 2024, Prime Minister submits cabinet resignation to Kuwait Amir according to Article 57 of the constitution. On 7 April 2024, Kuwait Amir accepts government resignations, instructs it to act as caretaker. The government will function as care-taker until the formation of the new government.
Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah is a former Kuwaiti military officer. He has served as Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Minister of Interior since January 17, 2024.
Snap general elections were held in Kuwait on 4 April 2024 to elect 50 of the 65 members of the National Assembly. The election came after the dissolution of the National Assembly elected in 2023 on 15 February 2024 due to an MP allegedly insulting Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad. The elections were the first to be held during Mishal Al-Ahmad's reign and the fourth election held within four years.
The Kuwaiti political gridlock, which extended from 2020 to May 2024, was marked by a persistent standoff between the appointed cabinet and the elected parliament in Kuwait. This crisis was set against a backdrop of successive internal succession crises within the ruling Al Sabah family, beginning with the death of Emir Sabah Al Ahmad in 2020. Leadership transitioned to his half-brother Nawaf, who died in 2023, subsequently elevating Mishal Al Sabah to the role of emir. Before June 1, 2024, Mishal, the last surviving member of his generation and a son of Ahmad Al Jaber Al-Sabah, had not appointed a successor.
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. On 25 August 2024, Kuwait Emir signed a decree reshuffling cabinet.
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