Cabinet Holds Meeting Chaired by Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah

Kuwait City, 10 November 2026 (KUNA) -- The Cabinet held its meeting today, Tuesday, 10/11/2026, presided over by His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, may God protect him. Following the meeting, His Excellency Sheikh Sharida Abdullah Al-Muwasharji, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, issued the following statement:

At the outset of its meeting, the Cabinet expressed its hopes that the routine medical examinations being undergone by His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect him and have mercy on him, in the United States of America, would be successful. It prayed to Almighty God to grant His Highness complete health and well-being and to ensure his safe and healthy return to the homeland.

On another note, the Cabinet listened to a briefing presented by His Excellency Dr. Yaqoub Al-Sayed Yousef Al-Rafai, Minister of Finance, regarding his participation in the 42nd Ministerial Meeting of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC), representing His Highness the Prime Minister. The meeting was held in Istanbul, in the friendly Republic of Turkey, and was opened by His Excellency Cevdet Yilmaz, Vice President of Turkey, representing His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey and Chairman of COMCEC. The meeting was attended by the ministers, who headed the delegations of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states, as well as Dr. Mohammed Al-Solaiman Al-Jasser, President of the Islamic Development Bank.

During the meeting, His Excellency delivered a speech in which he emphasized that the repeated attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and several Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Arab states within the OIC constitute a threat to the security and stability of the region. He noted that these attacks have also cast a shadow over the global economy and supply chains due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting all countries worldwide. He reaffirmed Kuwait’s full solidarity with OIC member states that have been targeted by these attacks, calling for urgent measures and policies to address their economic and commercial repercussions.

On another note, the Cabinet expressed its strong condemnation and rejection of the continued terrorist attacks launched by the Houthi militia on several areas in the fraternal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as their attempts to target civilian sites and vital infrastructure. The latest incidents included the launch of two ballistic missiles toward Riyadh, as well as an attempt to strike Medina with a ballistic missile. These acts constitute a blatant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and a flagrant breach of international law and international humanitarian law. The Cabinet reiterated Kuwait’s firm rejection of these cowardly and despicable terrorist attacks, which represent a serious escalation and a direct threat to civilian lives, and which undermine regional stability. It reaffirmed Kuwait’s absolute solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its unwavering support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its sovereignty, preserve its security and stability, and protect its citizens and residents on its territory. It stressed that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of the security of Kuwait and the GCC countries.

On another note, the Cabinet listened to a briefing presented by His Excellency Sheikh Jaraah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, regarding the political and diplomatic efforts undertaken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its diplomatic missions abroad to keep pace with the latest developments on the regional and international scenes.

In this context, His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Jaraah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, briefed the Council of Ministers on the substance of the telephone conversation he held last Wednesday with the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the friendly State of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, as well as the call he received last Friday from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Egyptian Expatriates of the friendly Arab Republic of Egypt, Dr. Badr Abdelatty. During these two calls, the latest regional developments were discussed, and the importance of continuing coordination and consultation between the State of Kuwait and these two friendly countries was reaffirmed, along with support for joint diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and reaching comprehensive solutions that contribute to ensuring the safety of waterways and freedom of navigation therein, and enhancing security and stability in the region. Additionally, His Excellency received a call last Thursday from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, during which the latest developments in the region and diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation to enhance regional security and stability were discussed.

On another note, the Council of Ministers heard an explanation presented by Her Excellency the Minister of Public Works, Dr. Noura Mohammed Al-Mutawa, regarding all details of the General Agreement for connecting the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to the railway project, which was signed last Sunday under the patronage and presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the friendly Kingdom of Bahrain, with the attendance of the Ministers of Transport and Communications of the GCC countries, as well as the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jassem Mohammed Al-Badawi. Her Excellency emphasized that this agreement represents a historic milestone in the journey of joint Gulf cooperation, moving it from the planning stage to the implementation commitment stage, reflecting the directives of Their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the GCC countries. She clarified that this agreement constitutes a strategic pillar to enhance economic integration and interconnection among GCC member states, facilitating the movement of passengers and goods, supporting intra-GCC trade, and improving the efficiency of the transport and logistics system, thereby opening broader horizons for cooperation and sustainable development among the GCC countries. She pointed out that Kuwait, as the starting point of the project, is committed to implementing its portion in coordination with the Gulf Railway Authority and member states, stressing the importance of continuing coordination and cooperation among member states and relevant authorities to ensure the integration of project implementation phases and achieve its developmental and economic objectives, thereby enhancing the trajectory of joint Gulf cooperation.

On another note, the Council of Ministers approved a draft decree-law issuing the Family Court Law, aimed at facilitating litigation procedures in family disputes, expediting their resolution, and enhancing the effectiveness of enforcing court rulings, while considering the best interests of the minor. Among its key provisions are enabling the custodian to obtain and renew official documents for the minor and enroll them in schools without requiring a judicial ruling authorizing such actions, organizing centers for handing over and visiting the minor, and permitting the imposition of a coercive fine to compel the non-compliant party to fulfill their obligations regarding visitation or overnight stays, in accordance with the controls stipulated in the aforementioned draft decree-law. The Council of Ministers referred the draft decree-law issuing the Family Court Law to His Highness the Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect him.

On another note, the Cabinet commended the Unified Government Electronic Services Application (Sahel) for winning two Gulf awards at the seventh edition of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Digital Government Awards, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The awards were for Best Comprehensive Government Application and Excellence in the Best Government Digital Service category for the “Birth Journey” service. The Cabinet affirmed that this achievement reflects the State of Kuwait’s leadership in the field of digital transformation and the efforts undertaken to develop digital government services. It praised the efforts of the Executive Committee of the (Sahel) application and the participating government entities, highlighting the cooperation and integration they demonstrated, which contributed to this distinguished Gulf achievement. The Cabinet called for continuing to develop the application and expanding integrated digital services and journeys, thereby contributing to simplifying government procedures and providing comprehensive, accessible digital services to citizens and residents. The Cabinet also reviewed a number of items on the agenda, as well as reports and minutes of ministerial committees, and approved them. It also decided to refer several items to the relevant ministerial committees for study and to submit appropriate recommendations to complete the procedures for their implementation. (End) A.M.H.