RIYADH: Kuwait has formed new government led by Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Arab media reported on Sunday.
Kuwait Deputy Amir signs new gov't decree https://t.co/dLKMcOb6Wc#KUNA #KUWAIT pic.twitter.com/lqIzHKkbvW
— Kuwait News Agency – English Feed (@kuna_en) June 18, 2023
According to Kuwait News Agency, Saad Al-Barrak was named as the new Minister for Oil in the government.
A decree issued on formation of new government led by His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, comprising 15 ministers #KUNA #KUWAIT
— Kuwait News Agency – English Feed (@kuna_en) June 18, 2023
Local media reported that Sheikh Ahmad Fahad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, was appointed as new Minister for Defense.
Earlier, Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Sabah was appointed as Prime Minister by Kuwait’s Crown Prince.
Kuwaitis flocked to polling stations nationwide in their third parliament elections. The general elections, called by the Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah, witnessed a great turnout, particularly among senior citizens who actively participated in the voting process.
The high participation of elderly voters demonstrated their commitment to the democratic process and their desire to have a say in shaping the country’s future.
