Cabinet informed of the General Authority for Civil Aviation's membership in the Airports Council International

The Cabinet held its meeting today, Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the passenger terminal building of the new Kuwait International Airport T2 project, 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 was briefed on the contents of the written letter received from His Excellency General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Chairman of the Sovereignty Council of the Republic of the Sudan, a friendly brotherly country, addressed to His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect him and guard him. The letter pertains to the fraternal bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and ways to enhance and develop them across various fields. The letter was delivered to His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect him, by His Excellency Muhiddin Salem, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of the Sudan, during his official visit to the State of Kuwait accompanied by his delegation. The meeting was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Thamer Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Head of the Diwan of the Crown Prince; His Excellency Sheikh Jaraah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs; and His Excellency Dr. Gaber Ibrahim Mohamed, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning of the Republic of the Sudan.

On another note, the Cabinet was briefed on the contents of the meeting held yesterday, Monday, between His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect him, and His Excellency Lieutenant General Asim Malik, National Security Advisor and Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, a friendly country, and his accompanying delegation, during his visit to the country. The meeting was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Fahad Youssef Al-Saud Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and His Excellency Sheikh Thamer Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Head of the Diwan of the Crown Prince.

In a separate development, the Cabinet was briefed on the contents of a telephone call received by His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, may God protect him, from His Excellency Sebastien Lecornu, Prime Minister of the friendly French Republic, on Monday last. During the call, His Highness conveyed greetings from His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect him and guard him, and His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect him, to His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the friendly French Republic, and to His Excellency Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu. His Highness referred to the official invitation extended by His Highness the Amir of Kuwait to His Excellency President Emmanuel Macron to pay an official visit to the State of Kuwait this year, coinciding with the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two friendly countries. The call also discussed the close bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance cooperation prospects to serve the interests of both countries and their friendly peoples. Additionally, the discussion covered areas of cooperation and joint investment in defense, oil, health, and artificial intelligence. The call addressed the latest developments on the regional and international scenes and exchanged views on a number of issues of common interest.

Furthermore, the Cabinet was briefed on the contents of the meeting held on Monday last between His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, may God protect him, and His Excellency Lieutenant General Asim Malik, National Security Advisor and Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, a friendly country, and his accompanying delegation, during his visit to the country. The meeting was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Fahad Youssef Al-Saud Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.

In light of the Cabinet’s interest in monitoring the implementation of projects, and on the sidelines of a tour conducted by His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, may God protect him, accompanied by His Excellency the Ministers, to the new Kuwait International Airport T2 project, His Highness and the Ministers were briefed on the latest developments regarding the project’s executive status and all matters related to its implementation according to the three project packages:

- Package No. 1: Construction, completion, furnishing, and maintenance of the new passenger terminal building.

- Package No. 2: Construction, completion, furnishing, and maintenance of service buildings, access roads to the new passenger terminal, and parking areas.

- Package No. 3: Construction, completion, furnishing, and maintenance of aircraft stands, taxiways, and service buildings for the new passenger terminal.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, may God protect him, emphasized the importance of the new Kuwait International Airport T2 project as one of the country’s major developmental projects. He stressed the importance of cooperation and coordination among all government entities with the Ministry of Public Works to remove any obstacles that may hinder the project’s implementation, aiming to accelerate work progress to achieve continuous advancement in executing this vital project according to the scheduled timeline for its operation, as this project represents a qualitative leap in the field of air transport for the State of Kuwait.

His Highness expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation for the significant efforts made by His Excellency Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Salim Al-Sabah, Minister of Defense; His Excellency Dr. Noura Mohammed Al-Mashaan, Minister of Public Works; His Excellency Sheikh Hamoud Mubarak Al-Hamoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Chairman of the Public Authority for Civil Aviation; and those responsible for the project and relevant government entities, represented by the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Finance, Court of Audit, Office of Fatwa and Legislation, and the Central Tenders Committee, for their role in accelerating the pace of project implementation.

In this context, the Cabinet was informed of the Public Authority for Civil Aviation’s membership in the Airports Council International (ACI). This step enhances the State of Kuwait’s presence within the global airport network and supports efforts to develop the Kuwait International Airport system in accordance with best practices and international standards. The Airports Council International is the global organization representing airport interests, comprising 811 members managing more than 2,200 airports in over 160 countries worldwide. The Council works to enhance the safety, security, efficiency, and sustainability of airports, improve service quality, and enhance the passenger experience. Membership of the Public Authority for Civil Aviation in the Airports Council International enables the utilization of expertise, data, training programs, and international standards, participation in specialized committees and events, and exchange of best practices with the world’s largest airports. This contributes to improving operational efficiency, developing national cadres, and enhancing the passenger experience.

The Cabinet 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.