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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. [1] 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. [2] 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. [3] [4] On 6 April 2024, Prime Minister submits cabinet resignation to Kuwait Amir according to Article 57 of the constitution. [5] On 7 April 2024, Kuwait Amir accepts government resignations, instructs it to act as caretaker. [6] The government will function as care-taker until the formation of the new government.

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Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah Prime Minister pm.gov.kw 4 January 2024 – Present
Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense mod.gov.kw 17 January 2024 – Present
Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah(Acting) Minister of Interior moi.gov.kw 17 January 2024 – Present
Imad Mohammad Alatiqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil moo.gov.kw 17 January 2024 – Present
Abdulrahman Badah Al Mutairi Minister of Information and Culture media.gov.kw 17 January 2024 – Present
Dr. Ahmad Abdulwahab Al-Awadhi Minister of Health moh.gov.kw 17 January 2024 – Present
Feras Saud Al-Malek Al-Sabah Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs mosa.gov.kw 17 January 2024 – Present
Feras Saud Al-Malek Al-Sabah(Acting)Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs cmgs.gov.kw 17 January 2024 – Present
Dr. Anwar Ali Al-Mudhaf Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic and Investment Affairs mof.gov.kw 17 January 2024 – Present
Dr. Salem Falah Al-Hajraf Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy and Minister of State for Housing Affairs mew.gov.kw
pahw.gov.kw
17 January 2024 – Present
Dawood Sulaiman Marafi Minister of State for National Assembly Affairs, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Minister of State for Communication mona.gov.kw
youth.gov.kw
moc.gov.kw
17 January 2024 – Present
Dr. Adel Mohammad Al-Adwani Minister of Education, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research moe.edu.kw 17 January 2024 – Present
Abdullah Hamad Al-Jo'an Minister of Commerce and Industry moci.gov.kw 17 January 2024 – Present
Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya Minister of Foreign Affairs mofa.gov.kw 17 January 2024 – Present
Faisal Saeed Al-Ghareeb Minister of Justice and Minister of Awqaf (Endowment) and Islamic Affairs moj.gov.kw
awqaf.gov.kw
17 January 2024 – Present
Dr. Nora Mohammad Al-Mashaan Minister of Public Works and Minister of State for Municipal Affairs mpw.gov.kw
baladia.gov.kw
17 January 2024 – Present

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