WKuwait is an emirate with an autocratic political system. The political system consists of an appointed judiciary, appointed government, and nominally elected parliament.
WThe Cabinet of Kuwait is the chief executive body of the State of Kuwait. The following cabinet is the 35th in the history of Kuwait. It was formed on 11 December 2017, after the previous Cabinet resigned on 30 October 2017. The last reshuffle took place on 25 December 2018. On 14 November 2019, the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamed Al-Sabah tendered resignation of his cabinet to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
WThe Cabinet of Kuwait is the chief executive body of the State of Kuwait. The following cabinet is the 36th in the history of Kuwait. It was formed on 17 December 2019, after the previous Cabinet resigned on 14 November 2019. On 30 January 2020, Minister Ghadeer Al-Aseeri tendered her resignation. On 16 February 2020, a cabinet reshuffle took place and Kuwait's Amir received new cabinet members for oath ceremony. On 2 March 2020, Minister Mohammad Bushehri's resignation as Minister of Electricity & Water was accepted. On 26 October 2020, Minister Mohammad Al-Jabri's resignation as Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs was accepted. On 6 December 2020, the resignation of the Prime Minister and all the ministers were accepted by the Emir of Kuwait. The cabinet will be proceeding in a care taking manner until the formation of the new cabinet.
WThe Cabinet of Kuwait is the chief executive body of the State of Kuwait. The following cabinet is the 37th in the history of Kuwait, after the previous cabinet resigned on 6 December 2020. On 8 December 2020, Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah assigned 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 14 December, the Prime Minister formed the new cabinet and the Amir issued a decree on the formation of the government. The new cabinet includes seven newcomers, three former ministers and six member including the premier himself from the previous cabinet. On 12 January 2021, the Ministers of the Cabinet tendered in their resignations to the Prime Minister. On 13 January 2021, the Prime Minister submitted the government's resignation to the Amir. On 18 January 2021, the Amir accepted the resignation of the Prime Minister and his government. The cabinet will be proceeding in a care taking manner until the formation of the new cabinet.
WThe Cabinet of Kuwait is the chief executive body of the State of Kuwait. The 38th cabinet in the history of Kuwait is yet to be 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.
WThe Cabinet of Kuwait is the chief executive body of the State of Kuwait. The 38th cabinet in the history of Kuwait is 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. Kuwait is the only Constitutional Monarchy in the Arabian Gulf. The country has an established constitution that allows for more freedom than any other Gulf state. Interestingly; although Kuwait is a Muslim majority country; Islamic sharia law does not govern the State; allowing for some personal freedom and rights. Women are not required to dress according to Islamic shariah. They are also allowed to vote, run for office and join the Police force.
WThe Kuwaiti passport is a passport document issued to citizens of Kuwait for international travel.
WThe National Assembly is the unicameral legislature of Kuwait. Kuwait is the only Constitutional Monarchy in the Arabian Gulf. The country has an established constitution that allows for more freedom than any other Gulf state. Interestingly; although Kuwait is a Muslim majority country; Islamic sharia law does not govern the State; allowing for some personal freedom and rights. Women are not required to dress according to Islamic shariah. They are also allowed to vote, run for office and join the Police force.
WKuwait is an emirate with an autocratic political system. The political system consists of an appointed judiciary, appointed government, and nominally elected parliament.