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Kuwait’s cabinet hands in resignation, new emir asks PM to prepare for election

Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah takes the oath of office at the parliament in Kuwait City on Sept. 30, 2020. (Reuters)
Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah takes the oath of office at the parliament in Kuwait City on Sept. 30, 2020. (Reuters)
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06 Oct 2020 05:10:04 GMT9
06 Oct 2020 05:10:04 GMT9
  • Sheikh Nawaf expressed his full confidence in the current cabinet, which was formed last December

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s new emir has asked the Gulf state’s cabinet to carry on its duties and prepare for parliamentary elections due this year after the prime minister handed in his government’s resignation, state news agency KUNA reported on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah met Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who assumed power last Wednesday, and as per the country’s constitution “submitted his resignation and that of his government to ensure ministerial responsibilities are held by those who enjoy the emir’s confidence,” KUNA said.

It said Sheikh Nawaf expressed his full confidence in the current cabinet, which was formed last December.

Sheikh Nawaf, 83, took the helm of the US-allied OPEC member state following the death of his brother Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed last Tuesday aged 91.

Kuwaitis have been waiting for Sheikh Nawaf to name a crown prince to help guide state affairs at a time when low oil prices and COVID-19 have hit state finances.

His choice must be approved by parliament.

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