KUWAIT CITY, July 8: The Council of Ministers held its weekly meeting at Bayan Palace, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, the Prime Minister.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sherida Abdullah Al-Muasherji stated that the Cabinet was briefed on the official delegation accompanying His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on his upcoming visit to Paris next week. The delegation includes the Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya, Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr. Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad, Retired Lt. General Jamal Al-Dhiyab, Managing Director of the Public Investment Authority Sheikh Saud Salem Al-Sabah, and other senior officials from the Amiri Diwan and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Cabinet also reviewed messages addressed to His Highness the Amir from the leaders of several friendly and brotherly nations, which focused on strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation across various sectors.

In another matter, the Cabinet discussed the rights of individuals whose Kuwaiti citizenship was revoked under Article 5(a) of Amiri Decree No. 15 of 1959 (concerning those granted nationality for noble deeds). First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahd Al-Youssef presented a detailed report on the issue. The Cabinet affirmed the government's commitment to preserving the dignity and rights of this group in accordance with applicable regulations.

Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya briefed the Cabinet on the outcome of the recent visit by UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The visit, which included the second round of the Kuwait–UK Strategic Dialogue, resulted in the signing of three key agreements aimed at strengthening historical and bilateral cooperation.

The Cabinet was also presented with updates on major development projects. Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ajil Al-Askar, along with officials from the Public Authority for Industry, gave a visual presentation on the progress of the multipurpose service zone (formerly the Shuwaikh Free Zone). The update included measures being taken to address existing challenges in coordination with relevant authorities.

Additionally, the Cabinet reviewed a comprehensive presentation on Kuwait Vision 2035, delivered by Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Dr. Subaih Al-Mukhaizeem, and Acting Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development Ahmed Al-Janahi. The presentation outlined the five strategic pillars of the Vision: a knowledge-based economy, a supportive government, sustainable prosperity, empowered citizens, and the establishment of an international economic hub. It also highlighted progress on 141 key projects in the 2025–2026 development plan, including Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port, Kuwait Airport Terminal 2 expansion, New Al-Sabah Hospital, South Sabah Al-Ahmad residential project, and a 900-megawatt gas turbine project in Subiya.

The Cabinet also reviewed the minutes of the Ministerial Committee for Economic Affairs, which included the approval of draft decree-laws on final accounts for independent-budget institutions for fiscal year 2024–2025. These institutions include the Central Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait Credit Bank, Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, Zakat House, Public Authority for Roads and Land Transport, National Fund for SME Development, KUNA, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Public Authority for Housing Welfare, Kuwait Anti-Doping Agency, CITRA, Insurance Regulatory Unit, and the Capital Markets Authority. The Cabinet approved the draft decrees and resolved to submit them to His Highness the Amir.

In cultural developments, the Cabinet approved the Kuwait Oil Company’s initiative to oversee the restoration of the old Ahmadi market and Ahmadi Cinema, in collaboration with the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters and the Ministry of Finance.

The Cabinet concluded the meeting by approving several agenda items and referring others to relevant ministerial committees for further study and procedural completion.

Additionally, the Council of Ministers approved the minutes of the Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Nationality, which included decisions on the revocation and withdrawal of Kuwaiti citizenship from certain individuals, in accordance with Decree Law No. 15 of 1959 and its amendments.