KUWAIT CITY, May 6: The Council of Ministers convened its weekly session on Monday at Bayan Palace under the chairmanship of Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef. The meeting addressed a broad range of national issues, legal reforms, and developmental plans, reflecting the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance governance and public services.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sherida Al-Muasherji confirmed that the Cabinet began the session by acknowledging the upcoming patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. His Highness is scheduled to attend a ceremony on Wednesday morning to honor top graduates of the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) for the 2023/2024 academic year. The event will take place at the Authority’s new General Diwan Theater in Shuwaikh.

The Cabinet also reviewed correspondence addressed to His Highness the Amir from leaders of various friendly and allied nations. The letters emphasized mutual interest in strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across diverse sectors.

In a move aimed at improving local administrative efficiency, the Cabinet held a special session with the country's governors. Present at the meeting were Sheikh Athbi Nasser Al-Athbi Al-Sabah (Farwaniya), Sheikh Abdullah Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah (Capital), Sheikh Sabah Badr Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah (Mubarak Al-Kabeer), Sheikh Hamoud Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah (Ahmadi), and Hamad Jassim Muhammad Al-Habashi (Jahra).

The discussion focused on enhancing the role of governors in light of the recently issued Decree No. (151) of 2024, which outlines the functions and authorities of governorates. The Cabinet stressed the importance of establishing a Governorate Council in each region. These councils would include representatives from relevant government agencies, nominated by respective ministers in coordination with the local governor, to improve service delivery and address citizens' needs more effectively.

The Cabinet reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the governors' efforts and pledged to allocate the necessary resources to enable them to fulfill their duties in the best interest of the public.

The Cabinet approved several draft decree-laws following recommendations from the Ministerial Committee for Legal Affairs. These include:

Additionally, the Cabinet approved a draft decree ratifying a Memorandum of Understanding on Social Affairs and Development between Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reinforcing bilateral collaboration in social development.

The Council also reviewed the progress of the Kuwait International Airport Terminal 2 (T2) project. The meeting, attended by relevant regulatory authorities, focused on expediting project execution. To streamline approval processes, the Cabinet formed a dedicated working group composed of representatives from key governmental and oversight bodies.

Under Decree Law No. (15) of 1959 and its amendments, the Cabinet approved the recommendations of the Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Nationality. These included decisions related to the loss and revocation of nationality in specific cases.

The Cabinet concluded the session by approving several additional agenda items and referred others to specialized ministerial committees for further review and the preparation of implementation reports.