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Executive branch Kuwait, in 35 editions.
The entry for Kuwait published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 30 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 30
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- amir,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
amir, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Executive branch”
- amir,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Amir Shaykh JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 31 December 1977)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister and Crown Prince SA`UD al-`Abdallah al-Salim al-Sabah (since 8 February 1978); Deputy Prime Minister SALIM al-Sabah al-Salim al-Sabah
Published as “Elections”
- National Assembly:
- dissolved 3 July 1986; new elections are scheduled for October 1992
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
amir, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
Amir Shaykh JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 31 December 1977)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister and Crown Prince SA`UD al-`Abdallah al-Salim al-Sabah (since
8 February 1978); Deputy Prime Minister SALIM al-Sabah al-Salim al-Sabah
National Assembly:
dissolved 3 July 1986; new elections are scheduled for October 1992
Published as “Elections”
- National Assembly:
- dissolved 3 July 1986; new elections were held on 5 October 1992 with a second election in the 14th and 16th constituencies scheduled for 15 February 1993
Published as “Executive branch”
- amir,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Amir Shaykh JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 31 December 1977)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister and Crown Prince SA'D al-'Abdallah al-Salim al-Sabah (since 8 February 1978);
- Deputy Prime Minister SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 17 October 1992)
National Assembly:
dissolved 3 July 1986; new elections were held on 5 October 1992 with a
second election in the 14th and 16th constituencies scheduled for 15
February 1993
amir, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State:
Amir Shaykh JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 31 December 1977)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister and Crown Prince SA`UD al-`Abdallah SA'D al-'Abdallah al-Salim al-Sabah (since
February 1978); Deputy Prime Minister SALIM al-Sabah al-Salim SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-SabahNational Assembly: (since 17 October
dissolved 3 July 1986; new elections are scheduled for1992 1992)
The entry for Kuwait did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Amir Shaykh JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 31 December 1977)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister and Crown Prince SAAD al-Abdallah al-Salim Al Sabah (since 8 February 1978);
- Deputy Prime Minister SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 17 October 1992)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; appointed by the Prime Minister and approved by the Amir
National Assembly: chief of
dissolved 3 July 1986; new elections were held on 5 October 1992 with a
second election in the 14th and 16th constituencies scheduled for 15
February 1993
amir, prime minister, deputy prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
ChiefState:state: Amir Shaykh JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah Al Sabah (since 31
December 1977)Head head of Government:government: Prime Minister and Crown Prince SA'D al-'Abdallah SAAD al-Abdallah
al-Salim al-Sabah Al Sabah (since 8
al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-SabahAl Sabah (since 17 October 1992)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; appointed by the Prime Minister and
approved by the Amir
- chief of state:
- Amir JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 31 December 1977) is a hereditary monarch of the MUBARAK line of the ruling Sabah family
- head of government:
- Prime Minister and Crown Prince SAAD al-Abdallah al-Salim Al Sabah (since 8 February 1978), First Deputy Prime Minister SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 17 October 1992), and Second Deputy Prime Minister Nasir Abdallah al-RUDAN (since NA) were appointed by the Amir
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers was appointed by the prime minister and approved by the amir
chief of state: Amir Shaykh JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 31
December 1977) is a hereditary monarch of the MUBARAK line of the
ruling Sabah family
head of government: Prime Minister and Crown Prince SAAD al-Abdallah
al-Salim Al Sabah (since 8 February 1978); 1978), First Deputy Prime
Minister SABAH1992) 1992),
and Second Deputy Prime Minister Nasir Abdallah al-RUDAN (since NA)
were appointed by the Amir
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers was appointed by the Prime Minister and prime minister
and approved by the Amir amir
The same text in 1997 and 1998.
- chief of state:
- Amir JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 31 December 1977)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister and Crown Prince SAAD al-Abdallah al-Salim Al Sabah (since 8 February 1978);
- First Deputy Prime Minister SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 17 October 1992);
- Second Deputy Prime Minister SALIM al-Sabah al-Salim Al Sabah (since 7 October 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the amir
- elections:
- none;
- the amir is a hereditary monarch of the MUBARAK line of the ruling Sabah family;
- prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the amir
chief of state: Amir JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 31
December 1977) is a hereditary monarch of the MUBARAK line of theruling Sabah familyhead of government: Prime Minister and Crown Prince SAAD al-Abdallah
al-Salim Al Sabah (since 8 February 1978), 1978); First Deputy Prime
SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 17 October 1992), 1992); Second
and
Deputy Prime Minister Nasir Abdallah al-RUDAN SALIM al-Sabah al-Salim Al Sabah (since NA) 7were appointed by the Amir October 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers was appointed by the prime minister
approved by the amir
elections: none; the amir is a hereditary monarch of the MUBARAK line
of the ruling Sabah family; prime minister and deputy prime ministers
appointed by the amir
- chief of state:
- Amir JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 31 December 1977)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister and Crown Prince SAAD al-Abdallah al-Salim Al Sabah (since 8 February 1978);
- First Deputy Prime Minister SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 17 October 1992);
- Second Deputy Prime Minister SALIM al-Sabah al-Salim Al Sabah (since 7 October 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Amir JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 31
December 1977)
head of government: Prime Minister and Crown Prince SAAD al-Abdallah
al-Salim Al Sabah (since 8 February 1978); First Deputy Prime Minister
Minister SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 17 October 1992); Second
Second Deputy Prime Minister SALIM al-Sabah al-Salim Al Sabah (since 7
7 October 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and
approved by the amir monarch
elections: none; the amir is a hereditary monarch of the MUBARAK line is hereditary; prime minister and
of the ruling Sabah family;
deputy prime ministersamir monarch
- chief of state:
- Amir JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 31 December 1977)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister and Crown Prince SAAD al-Abdallah al-Salim Al Sabah (since 8 February 1978);
- First Deputy Prime Minister SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 17 October 1992);
- Second Deputy Prime Minister SALIM al-Sabah al-Salim Al Sabah (since 7 October 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Amir JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 31
head of government: Prime Minister and Crown Prince SAAD al-Abdallah
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister and
- chief of state:
- Amir JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 31 December 1977) head of government: Prime Minister and Crown Prince SAAD al-Abdallah al-Salim Al Sabah (since 8 February 1978);
- First Deputy Prime Minister SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 17 October 1992);
- Deputy Prime Ministers JABIR MUBARAK al-Hamud Al Sabah (since NA) and MUHAMMAD KHALID al-Hamed Al Sabah (since NA) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the monarch elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Amir JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 31 December 1977)Second Deputy Prime Minister SALIM al-Sabah al-Salim Ministers JABIR MUBARAK al-Hamud Al Sabah (since 7 October 1996)NA) and MUHAMMAD KHALID al-Hamed Al Sabah (since NA) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the monarch
- chief of state:
- Amir JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 31 December 1977)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister and Crown Prince SAAD al-Abdallah al-Salim Al Sabah (since 8 February 1978);
- First Deputy Prime Minister SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 17 October 1992);
- Deputy Prime Ministers JABIR MUBARAK al-Hamud Al Sabah (since NA) and MUHAMMAD KHALID al-Hamed Al Sabah (since NA)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Amir JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 31 December 1977)
head of government: Prime Minister and Crown Prince SAAD al-Abdallah al-Salim Al Sabah (since 8 February 1978); First Deputy Prime Minister SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 17 October 1992); Deputy Prime Ministers JABIR MUBARAK al-Hamud Al Sabah (since NA) and MUHAMMAD KHALID al-Hamed Al Sabah (since NA)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- Amir JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 31 December 1977)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 13 July 2003);
- First Deputy Prime Minister NAWWAF al-Ahmad Al Sabah (since 2003);
- Deputy Prime Ministers JABIR MUBARAK al-Hamad Al Sabah (since 2001) and Muhammad Dayfallah al-SHARAR (since 2003)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Amir JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 31 December 1977)
head of government: Prime Minister and Crown Prince SAAD al-Abdallah al-Salim SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 8 February 1978); 13 July 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister SABAH NAWWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 17 October 1992); 2003); Deputy Prime Ministers JABIR MUBARAK al-Hamud al-Hamad Al Sabah (since NA) 2001) and MUHAMMAD KHALID al-Hamed Al Sabah Muhammad Dayfallah al-SHARAR (since NA) 2003)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- Amir JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 31 December 1977); Crown Prince SAAD al-Abdullah al-Salim Al Sabah
- head of government:
- Prime Minister SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 13 July 2003);
- First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior NAWWAF al-Ahmad Al Sabah (since 2003);
- Deputy Prime Ministers JABIR MUBARAK al-Hamad Al Sabah (since 2001) and Muhammad Dayfallah al-SHARAR (since 2003)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Amir JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 31 December 1977) 1977); Crown Prince SAAD al-Abdullah al-Salim Al Sabah
head of government: Prime Minister SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah (since 13 July 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior NAWWAF al-Ahmad Al Sabah (since 2003); Deputy Prime Ministers JABIR MUBARAK al-Hamad Al Sabah (since 2001) and Muhammad Dayfallah al-SHARAR (since 2003)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- Amir JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 31 December 1977); Crown Prince SAAD al-Abdullah al-Salim al-Sabah
- head of government:
- Prime Minister SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 13 July 2003);
- First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior NAWWAF al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 2003);
- Deputy Prime Ministers JABIR MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 2001) and Muhammad Dayfallah al-SHARAR (since 2003)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Amir JABIR al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah al-Sabah (since 31 December 1977); Crown Prince SAAD al-Abdullah al-Salim Al Sabah al-Sabah
head of government: Prime Minister SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah al-Sabah (since 13 July 2003); First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior NAWWAF al-Ahmad Al Sabah al-Sabah (since 2003); Deputy Prime Ministers JABIR MUBARAK al-Hamad Al Sabah al-Sabah (since 2001) and Muhammad Dayfallah al-SHARAR (since 2003)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Sabah
- head of government:
- Prime Minister NASIR al-Muhammad al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 7 February 2006) First Deputy Prime Minister JABIR Mubarak al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006);
- Deputy Prime Ministers MUHAMMAD al-Sabah al-Salim al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006) and Ismail al-SHATTI (since 10 July 2006)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the amir
- elections:
- none;
- the amir is hereditary;
- prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the amir
chief of state: Amir JABIR SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 31 December 1977); 29 January 2006); Crown Prince SAAD al-Abdullah al-Salim NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Sabah
head of government: Prime Minister SABAH NASIR al-Muhammad al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 13 July 2003); 7 February 2006) First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior NAWWAF al-Ahmad JABIR Mubarak al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 2003); 9 February 2006); Deputy Prime Ministers JABIR MUBARAK al-Hamad MUHAMMAD al-Sabah al-Salim al-Sabah (since 2001) 9 February 2006) and Muhammad Dayfallah al-SHARAR Ismail al-SHATTI (since 2003) 10 July 2006)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the monarch amir
elections: none; the monarch amir is hereditary; prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the monarch amir
- chief of state:
- Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah
- head of government:
- Prime Minister NASIR MUHAMMAD al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 3 April 2007);
- First Deputy Prime Minister JABIR Mubarak al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006);
- Deputy Prime Ministers MUHAMMAD al-Sabah al-Salim al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006) and Faysal al-HAJJI (since 5 April 2007)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the amir
- elections:
- none;
- the amir is hereditary;
- the amir appoints the prime minister and deputy prime ministers
chief of state: Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah
head of government: Prime Minister NASIR al-Muhammad MUHAMMAD al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 7 February 2006) 3 April 2007); First Deputy Prime Minister JABIR Mubarak al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006); Deputy Prime Ministers MUHAMMAD al-Sabah al-Salim al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006) and Ismail al-SHATTI Faysal al-HAJJI (since 10 July 2006) 5 April 2007)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the amir
elections: none; the amir is hereditary; the amir appoints the prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the amir
- chief of state:
- Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah
- head of government:
- Prime Minister NASIR MUHAMMAD al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 3 April 2007);
- First Deputy Prime Minister JABIR Mubarak al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006);
- Deputy Prime Ministers MUHAMMAD al-Sabah al-Salim al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006) and Faysal al-HAJJI (since 5 April 2007);
- note - the Amir accepted the resignation of the prime minister and cabinet on 1 December 2008)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the Amir
- elections:
- none;
- the amir is hereditary;
- the amir appoints the prime minister and deputy prime ministers
chief of state: Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah
head of government: Prime Minister NASIR MUHAMMAD al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 3 April 2007); First Deputy Prime Minister JABIR Mubarak al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006); Deputy Prime Ministers MUHAMMAD al-Sabah al-Salim al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006) and Faysal al-HAJJI (since 5 April 2007) 2007); note - the Amir accepted the resignation of the prime minister and cabinet on 1 December 2008)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the amir Amir
elections: none; the amir is hereditary; the amir appoints the prime minister and deputy prime ministers
- chief of state:
- Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah
- head of government:
- Prime Minister NASIR AL-MUHAMMAD al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 3 April 2007);
- First Deputy Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBAREK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006);
- Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD AL-SABAH al-Salim al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the amir
- elections:
- none;
- the amir is hereditary;
- the amir appoints the prime minister and deputy prime ministers
chief of state:
Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah
head of government:
Prime Minister NASIR MUHAMMAD AL-MUHAMMAD al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 3 April 2007); First Deputy Prime Minister JABIR Mubarak AL-MUBAREK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006); Deputy Prime Ministers Minister MUHAMMAD al-Sabah AL-SABAH al-Salim al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006) and Faysal al-HAJJI (since 5 April 2007); note - the Amir accepted the resignation of the prime minister and cabinet on 1 December 2008)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the Amir amir
elections:
none; the amir is hereditary; the amir appoints the prime minister and deputy prime ministers
- chief of state:
- Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 7 February 2006)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister NASIR AL-MUHAMMAD al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 3 April 2007);
- First Deputy Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBAREK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006);
- Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD AL-SABAH al-Salim al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the amir
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- elections:
- none;
- the amir is hereditary;
- the amir appoints the prime minister and deputy prime ministers
chief of state:
Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 7 February 2006)
head of government:
Prime Minister NASIR AL-MUHAMMAD al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 3 April 2007); First Deputy Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBAREK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006); Deputy Prime Minister MUHAMMAD AL-SABAH al-Salim al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the amir
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elections:
none; the amir is hereditary; the amir appoints the prime minister and deputy prime ministers
- chief of state:
- Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (born 25 June 1937)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 4 December 2011);
- Deputy Prime Ministers MUHAMMAD AL-SABAH al-Salim al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006), Muhammad Muhsin al-AFASI, SABAH AL-KHALID al-Hamad al-Sabah
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the amir;
- note - the cabinet of Prime Minister NASIR AL-MUHAMMAD al-Ahmad al-Sabah resigned on 28 November 2011, but will continue in a caretaker role
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- none;
- the amir is hereditary;
- the amir appoints the prime minister and deputy prime ministers
chief of state:
Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 7 February 2006) (born 25 June 1937)
head of government:
Prime Minister NASIR AL-MUHAMMAD al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 3 April 2007); First Deputy Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBAREK AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006); 4 December 2011); Deputy Prime Minister Ministers MUHAMMAD AL-SABAH al-Salim al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006) 2006), Muhammad Muhsin al-AFASI, SABAH AL-KHALID al-Hamad al-Sabah
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the amir amir; note - the cabinet of Prime Minister NASIR AL-MUHAMMAD al-Ahmad al-Sabah resigned on 28 November 2011, but will continue in a caretaker role
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
none; the amir is hereditary; the amir appoints the prime minister and deputy prime ministers
- chief of state:
- Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (born 25 June 1937)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 30 November 2011);
- First Deputy Prime Minister AHMAD al-Hamud al-Jabir al-Sabah;
- Deputy Prime Ministers AHMAD AL-KHALID al-Hamad al-Sabah, SABAH AL-KHALID al-Hamad al-Sabah, Mustafa al-Jassim al-SHAMALI
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the amir; new cabinet formed in February 2012
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- none;
- the amir is hereditary;
- the amir appoints the prime minister and deputy prime ministers
chief of state:
Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (born 25 June 1937)
head of government:
Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 4 December 30 November 2011); First Deputy Prime Minister AHMAD al-Hamud al-Jabir al-Sabah; Deputy Prime Ministers MUHAMMAD AL-SABAH al-Salim al-Sabah (since 9 February 2006), Muhammad Muhsin al-AFASI, AHMAD AL-KHALID al-Hamad al-Sabah, SABAH AL-KHALID al-Hamad al-Sabah al-Sabah, Mustafa al-Jassim al-SHAMALI
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the amir; note - the new cabinet of Prime Minister NASIR AL-MUHAMMAD al-Ahmad al-Sabah resigned on 28 November 2011, but will continue formed in a caretaker role February 2012
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
none; the amir is hereditary; the amir appoints the prime minister and deputy prime ministers
- chief of state:
- Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (born 25 June 1937)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 30 November 2011);
- First Deputy Prime Minister KHALID al-Jarrah al-Sabah;
- Deputy Prime Ministers MUHAMMAD AL-KHALID al-Hamad al-Sabah, SALIM al-Abd al-Aziz al-Saud al-Sabah, Mustafa al-Jassim al-SHAMALI
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the amir; new cabinet formed in February 2012
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- none;
- the amir is hereditary;
- the amir appoints the prime minister and deputy prime ministers
chief of state:
Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (born 25 June 1937)
head of government:
Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 30 November 2011); First Deputy Prime Minister AHMAD al-Hamud al-Jabir KHALID al-Jarrah al-Sabah; Deputy Prime Ministers AHMAD MUHAMMAD AL-KHALID al-Hamad al-Sabah, SABAH AL-KHALID al-Hamad SALIM al-Abd al-Aziz al-Saud al-Sabah, Mustafa al-Jassim al-SHAMALI
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the amir; new cabinet formed in February 2012
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elections:
none; the amir is hereditary; the amir appoints the prime minister and deputy prime ministers
- chief of state:
- Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (born 25 June 1937)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 30 November 2011);
- First Deputy Prime Minister SABAH Khaled al-Hamad al-Sabah;
- Deputy Prime Ministers KHALD al-Jarrah al-Sabah, MUHAMMAD AL-KHALID al-Hamad al-Sabah, Abdulmohsen MUDEJ
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the amir; new cabinet formed in January 2014
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- elections:
- none;
- the amir is chosen from within the ruling family and confirmed by parliamentary vote;
- the amir appoints the prime minister and deputy prime ministers
chief of state:
Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (born 25 June 1937)
head of government:
Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 30 November 2011); First Deputy Prime Minister KHALID al-Jarrah SABAH Khaled al-Hamad al-Sabah; Deputy Prime Ministers KHALD al-Jarrah al-Sabah, MUHAMMAD AL-KHALID al-Hamad al-Sabah, SALIM al-Abd al-Aziz al-Saud al-Sabah, Mustafa al-Jassim al-SHAMALI Abdulmohsen MUDEJ
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister and approved by the amir; new cabinet formed in February 2012 January 2014
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elections:
none; the amir is hereditary; chosen from within the ruling family and confirmed by parliamentary vote; the amir appoints the prime minister and deputy prime ministers
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- chief of state:
- Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (born 25 June 1937)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 30 November 2011);
- First Deputy Prime Minister SABAH Khaled al-Hamad al-Sabah;
- Deputy Prime Ministers al-KHALD al-Jarrah al-Sabah, MUHAMMAD AL-KHALID al-Hamad al-Sabah, Abdulmohsen MUDEJ
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister, approved by the amir
- elections/appointments:
- amir chosen from within the ruling family, confirmed by the National Assembly; prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the amir
chief of state:
head of government:KHALD al-KHALD al-Jarrah al-Sabah, MUHAMMAD AL-KHALID al-Hamad al-Sabah, Abdulmohsen MUDEJ
cabinet:minister and minister, approved by the amir; new cabinet formed in January 2014 amir
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elections:none; the elections/appointments: amir is chosen from within the ruling family and family, confirmed by parliamentary vote; the amir appoints the National Assembly; prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the amir
- chief of state:
- Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (born 25 June 1937)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 30 November 2011);
- First Deputy Prime Minister SABAH Khaled al-Hamad al-Sabah;
- Deputy Prime Ministers al-KHALD al-Jarrah al-Sabah (since 4 August 2013), MUHAMMAD AL-KHALID al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 4 August 2013, Abd al-Muhsin al-MADAJ (since January 2014)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister, approved by the amir
- elections/appointments:
- amir chosen from within the ruling family, confirmed by the National Assembly; prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the amir
chief of state: Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (born 25 June 1937)
head of government: Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 30 November 2011); First Deputy Prime Minister SABAH Khaled al-Hamad al-Sabah; Deputy Prime Ministers al-KHALD al-Jarrah al-Sabah, al-Sabah (since 4 August 2013), MUHAMMAD AL-KHALID al-Hamad al-Sabah, Abdulmohsen MUDEJ al-Sabah (since 4 August 2013, Abd al-Muhsin al-MADAJ (since January 2014)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister, approved by the amir
elections/appointments: amir chosen from within the ruling family, confirmed by the National Assembly; prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the amir
- chief of state:
- Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (born 25 June 1937)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 30 November 2011);
- First Deputy Prime Minister NASIR al-Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 12 December 2017);
- Deputy Prime Ministers SABAH al-KHALD al-Sabah (since 4 August 2013), KHALD al-Jarrah al-Sabah (since December 2016), Anas al-SALEH (since 2015)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister, approved by the amir
- elections/appointments:
- amir chosen from within the ruling family, confirmed by the National Assembly; prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the amir
chief of state: Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (born 25 June 1937)
head of government: Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 30 November 2011); First Deputy Prime Minister SABAH Khaled al-Hamad al-Sabah; NASIR al-Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 12 December 2017); Deputy Prime Ministers SABAH al-KHALD al-Jarrah al-Sabah (since 4 August 2013), MUHAMMAD AL-KHALID al-Hamad KHALD al-Jarrah al-Sabah (since 4 August 2013, Abd al-Muhsin al-MADAJ December 2016), Anas al-SALEH (since January 2014) 2015)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister, approved by the amir
elections/appointments: amir chosen from within the ruling family, confirmed by the National Assembly; prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the amir
- chief of state:
- Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah
- head of government:
- Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 30 November 2011);
- First Deputy Prime Minister NASIR Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 11 December 2017);
- Deputy Prime Ministers SABAH KHALID al-Hamid al-Sabah (since 13 December 2011), KHALID al-Jarrah al-Sabah (since 4 August 2013), Anas Khalid al-SALEH (since 4 August 2013);
- note - on 14 November 2019, the government of Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah resigned
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister, approved by the amir
- elections/appointments:
- amir chosen from within the ruling family, confirmed by the National Assembly;
- prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the amir;
- crown prince appointed by the amir and approved by the National Assembly
chief of state: Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); Crown Prince NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (born 25 June 1937)
head of government: Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 30 November 2011); First Deputy Prime Minister NASIR al-Sabah Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 12 11 December 2017); Deputy Prime Ministers SABAH al-KHALD KHALID al-Hamid al-Sabah (since 4 August 2013), KHALD 13 December 2011), KHALID al-Jarrah al-Sabah (since December 2016), 4 August 2013), Anas Khalid al-SALEH (since 2015) 4 August 2013); note - on 14 November 2019, the government of Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah resigned
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister, approved by the amir
elections/appointments: amir chosen from within the ruling family, confirmed by the National Assembly; prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the amir; crown prince appointed by the amir and approved by the National Assembly
The same text in 2020 and 2021.
- chief of state:
- Amir NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 30 September 2020);
- Crown Prince Sheikh MESHAAL Al Ahmad Al Sabah, born in 1940, is the brother of Amir NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah
- head of government:
- Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 30 November 2011);
- First Deputy Prime Minister NASIR Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 11 December 2017);
- Deputy Prime Ministers SABAH KHALID al-Hamid al-Sabah (since 13 December 2011), KHALID al-Jarrah al-Sabah (since 4 August 2013), Anas Khalid al-SALEH (since 4 August 2013);
- note - on 14 November 2019, the government of Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah resigned
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister, approved by the amir
- elections/appointments:
- amir chosen from within the ruling family, confirmed by the National Assembly;
- prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the amir;
- crown prince appointed by the amir and approved by the National Assembly
chief of state: Amir SABAH NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 29 January 2006); 30 September 2020); Crown Prince Sheikh MESHAAL Al Ahmad Al Sabah, born in 1940, is the brother of Amir NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah
head of government: Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah (since 30 November 2011); First Deputy Prime Minister NASIR Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 11 December 2017); Deputy Prime Ministers SABAH KHALID al-Hamid al-Sabah (since 13 December 2011), KHALID al-Jarrah al-Sabah (since 4 August 2013), Anas Khalid al-SALEH (since 4 August 2013); note - on 14 November 2019, the government of Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah resigned
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister, approved by the amir
elections/appointments: amir chosen from within the ruling family, confirmed by the National Assembly; prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the amir; crown prince appointed by the amir and approved by the National Assembly
- chief of state:
- Ahmad al-NAWAF al-Sabah (since 24 July 2022); Crown Prince Mishal al-AHMAD al-Sabah, born in 1940, is the brother of Amir Nawaf al-AHMAD al-Jabir al-Sabah
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sheikh Muhammad al-Sabah al-SALIM al-Sabah (since 19 July 2022);
- First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Ahmed al-NAWAF al-Sabah (since 22 March 2022), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Talal al-KHALID al-Sabah (since 1 August 2022), and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Dr. Mohammed al-FARIS (since 22 March 2022)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister, approved by the amir
- elections/appointments:
- amir chosen from within the ruling family, confirmed by the National Assembly;
- prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the amir;
- crown prince appointed by the amir and approved by the National Assembly
chief of state: Amir NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir Ahmad al-NAWAF al-Sabah (since 30 September 2020); 24 July 2022); Crown Prince Sheikh MESHAAL Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Mishal al-AHMAD al-Sabah, born in 1940, is the brother of Amir NAWAF al-Ahmad Nawaf al-AHMAD al-Jabir al-Sabah
head of government: Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad Sheikh Muhammad al-Sabah al-SALIM al-Sabah (since 30 November 2011); 19 July 2022); First Deputy Prime Minister NASIR Sabah al-Ahmad and Minister of Interior Sheikh Ahmed al-NAWAF al-Sabah (since 11 December 2017); 22 March 2022), Deputy Prime Ministers SABAH KHALID al-Hamid al-Sabah (since 13 December 2011), KHALID al-Jarrah Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Talal al-KHALID al-Sabah (since 4 August 2013), Anas Khalid al-SALEH (since 4 1 August 2013); note - on 14 November 2019, the government of 2022), and Deputy Prime Minister JABIR AL-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah resigned and Minister of Oil and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Dr. Mohammed al-FARIS (since 22 March 2022)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister, approved by the amir
elections/appointments: amir chosen from within the ruling family, confirmed by the National Assembly; prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the amir; crown prince appointed by the amir and approved by the National Assembly
- chief of state:
- Amir Sheikh MISHAL al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 16 December 2023);
- he succeeded his brother,
- Amir Sheikh NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah,
- who died the same day
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sheikh AHMAD AL-NAWAF Al-Ahmad al-Sabah (reappointed 5 March 2023);
- First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh TALAL al-Khalid Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah (since 16 October 2022);
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Khalid al-FADIL (since 9 April 2022);
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil Bader Hamed Yusef Al-Mula (since 16 October 2022)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister, approved by the amir
- elections/appointments:
- amir chosen from within the ruling family, confirmed by the National Assembly;
- prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the amir;
- crown prince appointed by the amir and approved by the National Assembly
chief of state: Ahmad al-NAWAF Amir Sheikh MISHAL al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 24 July 2022); Crown Prince Mishal al-AHMAD al-Sabah, born in 1940, is the brother of 16 December 2023); he succeeded his brother, Amir Nawaf al-AHMAD Sheikh NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah al-Sabah, who died the same day
head of government: Prime Minister Sheikh Muhammad al-Sabah al-SALIM AHMAD AL-NAWAF Al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 19 July 2022); (reappointed 5 March 2023); First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Ahmed al-NAWAF al-Sabah TALAL al-Khalid Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah (since 22 March 2022), 16 October 2022); Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Talal al-KHALID al-Sabah State for Cabinet Affairs Khalid al-FADIL (since 1 August 2022), and 9 April 2022); Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Dr. Mohammed al-FARIS Bader Hamed Yusef Al-Mula (since 22 March 16 October 2022)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister, approved by the amir
elections/appointments: amir chosen from within the ruling family, confirmed by the National Assembly; prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the amir; crown prince appointed by the amir and approved by the National Assembly
- chief of state:
- Amir MISHAL al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 16 December 2023)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister AHMAD ABDULLAH Al-Ahmad al Sabah (since 15 May 2024)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister, approved by the amir
- elections/appointments:
- amir chosen from within the ruling family, confirmed by the National Assembly; prime minister appointed by the amir
chief of state: Amir Sheikh MISHAL al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 16 December 2023); he succeeded his brother, Amir Sheikh NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah, who died the same day 2023)
head of government: Prime Minister Sheikh AHMAD AL-NAWAF Al-Ahmad al-Sabah (reappointed 5 March 2023); First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh TALAL al-Khalid ABDULLAH Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah (since 16 October 2022); Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Khalid al-FADIL (since 9 April 2022); Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil Bader Hamed Yusef Al-Mula al Sabah (since 16 October 2022) 15 May 2024)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister, approved by the amir
elections/appointments: amir chosen from within the ruling family, confirmed by the National Assembly; prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the amir; crown prince appointed by the amir and approved by the National Assembly
- chief of state:
- Amir MISHAL al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 16 December 2023)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister AHMAD ABDULLAH Al-Ahmad al Sabah (since 15 May 2024)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister, approved by the amir
- election/appointment process:
- amir chosen from within the ruling family, confirmed by the National Assembly; prime minister appointed by the amir
chief of state: Amir MISHAL al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 16 December 2023)
head of government: Prime Minister AHMAD ABDULLAH Al-Ahmad al Sabah (since 15 May 2024)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister, approved by the amirelections/appointments: election/appointment process: amir chosen from within the ruling family, confirmed by the National Assembly; prime minister appointed by the amir
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