M49 414

Kuwait

StaleSovereign state

Kuwait

Primary executive

Stale

Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

Head of state Active

Amir of the State of Kuwait · Principal · De jure

Head of government

Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah

Head of government Active

Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait · Principal

Editorial profile v1

Verified country brief

Versioned editorial facts take priority over database records on this country page.

completeAug 10, 2026

Executive system: Constitutional monarchy · One primary executive function
Dominant executive office: Head of state
Why this office is primary: The Amir appoints the Prime Minister and ministers and, since the May 2024 dissolution and constitutional suspension, the Amir and Council of Ministers exercise the National Assembly s powers.
Sources: Kuwait News Agency - Dissolution of the National Assembly and constitutional suspension, Kuwait News Agency - Appointment of Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah as Prime Minister

Government

Council of Ministers of the State of Kuwait

May 15, 2024 · De jure

Kuwait News Agency - Council of Ministers sworn in

Legislature and composition

Unicameral

National Assembly of Kuwait

Apr 4, 2024 — May 10, 2024

National Assembly

50 Seats

Kuwait News Agency - 2024 National Assembly election Kuwait News Agency - Dissolution of the National Assembly and constitutional suspension

Next election

Date not scheduled

Next national election in Kuwait

Date not scheduled · Other election

Electoral system: No polling date or candidate list has been officially announced.

Kuwait News Agency - Dissolution of the National Assembly and constitutional suspension

Latest election

Completed

2024 Kuwaiti National Assembly election

Apr 4, 2024 · Parliamentary election

Electoral system: Voters elected 50 members from 200 candidates in five constituencies using one non-transferable vote; the Assembly was dissolved on 10 May 2024.

Kuwait News Agency - 2024 National Assembly election Kuwait News Agency - Dissolution of the National Assembly and constitutional suspension

Current policy issues

1Economic diversification and private-sector growthMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait - Kuwait Vision 2035
2Effective civil service and anti-corruptionMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait - Kuwait Vision 2035, Kuwait News Agency - Dissolution of the National Assembly and constitutional suspension
3Infrastructure and housingMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait - Kuwait Vision 2035
4Healthcare and human capitalMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait - Kuwait Vision 2035
5Security and rule of lawKuwait News Agency - Dissolution of the National Assembly and constitutional suspension

Indexed party landscape

Parties and alliances currently indexed for this jurisdiction. Active and historical labels reflect the source dataset, not an official national register.

Partial