Cabinet of 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.[1] On 15 April 2024, Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah assigned Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad as Prime Minister.[2] The Emir 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 Emir approved in an Amiri order.[3][4] On 15 May 2024, the newly formed gov't swore the constitutional oath before the Emir.[5] On 25 August 2024, the Kuwaiti Emir signed a decree reshuffling cabinet.[6][7] On 8 September 2024, an Amiri decree was issued accepting the resignation of the Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Oil while issuing another decree appointing the Finance Minister as Acting Oil Minister.[8] On 29 October 2024, an Amiri decree was issued appointing Minister of Education and Minister of Oil.[9] On 11 November 2024, an Amiri decree was issued reassigning Dr. Mohammad Al-Wasmi as Minister of Awqaf (endowment) and Islamic Affairs. Nasser Al-Sumait is appointed as Minister of Justice.[10] On 4 February 2025, an Amiri decree was issued amending the appointment of Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah as First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and appointing Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah as Minister of Defense.[11][12] On 10 March 2025, an Amiri decree was issued accepting the resignation of Minister for Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy and issuing a decree appointing Minister of Public Works as Acting Minister for Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy.[13][14][15] On 24 March 2025, Dr. Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem is appointed Minister for Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy.[16][17] On 4 August 2025, Finance Minister Nora Al-Fassam resigned and Dr. Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem is appointed as acting Finance Minister.[18] On 1 February 2026, an Amiri decree was issued reshuffling the cabinet.[19][20] On 2 February 2026, an Amiri decree was issued accepting the resignation of the Information Minister and appointing Omar Al-Omar as Acting Minister.[21]
