Kuwaiti Cabinet Holds Meeting - Sarmad

(KUNA) — The Cabinet held its meeting today, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in the conference hall of the administrative building at Martyr’s Park (Phase III), 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 a letter addressed to His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and guard him, from His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a sisterly kingdom, may God protect and guard him. The letter included an invitation from His Highness the Amir to participate in the Second Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-European Union Summit, scheduled to be held in Riyadh on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

On another note, the Cabinet commended the speech delivered by the representative of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and guard him, namely His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect him, at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City last Thursday. In his speech, His Highness highlighted the aggression suffered by Kuwait, the GCC countries, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan since February last year, involving Iranian criminal attacks using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones. He stressed that these countries are not parties to the ongoing conflict in the region, and that such attacks constitute a blatant violation of international law, international humanitarian law, and the UN Charter. These brazen attacks systematically and repeatedly targeted civilian objects and vital infrastructure, including Kuwait International Airport, power and water stations, and oil facilities, revealing an aggressive approach aimed at disrupting the foundations of life and vital infrastructure. These criminal attacks resulted in the martyrdom of several individuals and innocent civilians, caused numerous injuries, and inflicted severe material and economic damage.

His Highness expressed Kuwait’s deep appreciation for the sisterly and friendly countries that stood by Kuwait and showed solidarity with it, as well as for the countries that sponsored UN Security Council Resolution 2817 and other international resolutions issued by the Human Rights Council and the International Maritime Organization, which condemned the Iranian aggression as a threat to international peace and security, called for its cessation, and affirmed the natural right of states to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter. He also emphasized the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation without any restrictions. His Highness reaffirmed that Kuwait’s message, which it has believed in and acted upon, and will continue to adhere to, is that just peace is the path to stability. He stated that respecting state sovereignty, safeguarding the rights of peoples, and resorting to international law in resolving disputes are indispensable pillars for the security and stability of states. Kuwait will remain, as it has always been known to the world, a voice of wisdom and moderation.

On another note, the Cabinet was briefed on the outcomes of the meeting attended by the representative of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect him, hosted by His Excellency President of the United States of America, Donald Trump. The meeting included Their Majesties, Excellencies, and Highnesses, leaders and heads of delegations of several Arab and Islamic countries participating in the high-level week of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York City last Wednesday. During the meeting, the rapid developments and serious new developments in the region were discussed and reviewed, particularly the criminal Iranian attacks on regional countries, the safety and freedom of maritime navigation, and global energy supplies, as well as the situation in the Gaza Strip. The meeting also emphasized the importance of strategic partnership and close, continuous coordination with the United States to enhance regional and international security, support de-escalation efforts, and lay the foundations for comprehensive and just peace in the region.

On another note, the Cabinet was informed that His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and guard him, will preside over the opening ceremony of Martyr’s Park Phase III, attended by his representative, His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, may God protect him. The ceremony will feature the national celebratory artistic performance “Al-Sour” (The Wall) at 8:00 PM tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the Al-Sour stage in Martyr’s Park Phase III.

On another note, the Cabinet expressed its strong condemnation and rejection of the ballistic missile launches by the Houthi militia toward the cities of Taif and Yanbu in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a sisterly kingdom, last Thursday. It firmly rejected the recurrence of these shameful aggressive attacks, which 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 absolute solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its standing by its side, and its support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and the protection of 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 approved a draft decree abolishing Decree No. 240 of 2012 establishing the Al-Harir City (Sabhiya), Bubiyan Island, and Al-Subiya Development Authority, and submitted it to His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and guard him.

The Cabinet also approved a draft law decree amending certain provisions of the Companies Law issued by Law No. 1 of 2016, aimed at facilitating the establishment of companies and enhancing confidence in dealing with them, in line with the state’s direction toward a more flexible and transparent business environment. The draft law decree exempted the requirement for notarizing all legal procedures and actions related to companies from their establishment throughout their existence and any amendments to their articles of association. It sufficed with writing and signing by the partners or their representatives, making registration in the Commercial Register equivalent to notarization, which renders the company contract and its amendments and resolutions of its Extraordinary General Assembly enforceable against third parties. It abolished the “Mudaraba” company (silent partnership) as it is not subject to registration or publication. The draft law decree also allowed free profession practitioners to establish a professional company with a single person. It included transitional provisions granting existing offices and companies a one-year period to regularize their status and preserved the validity of contracts and companies established prior to its implementation. The Cabinet submitted the draft law decree amending certain provisions of the Companies Law issued by Law No. 1 of 2016 to His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and guard him.

Also, the Cabinet approved a draft law decree amending Article 3 of Law No. 5 of 1982 concerning the establishment of the Zakat House, which includes reconstituting its board of directors and reducing its membership from 12 to 7 members. The amendment aims to create a more flexible and effective board of directors for the Zakat House, comprising the Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs as Chairman, and the following members: the Director General of the Zakat House as Vice Chairman, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, the Secretary General of the General Secretariat of Awqaf, and the Director General of the Public Authority for the Affairs of the Court. This draft law decree was also submitted to His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and guard him.

The Cabinet reviewed a number of topics on the agenda, as well as reports and minutes of ministerial committees, and decided to approve them. It also decided to refer some of them to the relevant ministerial committees for study and to submit appropriate recommendations to complete the procedures for their implementation.