KUWAIT CITY, Aug 6: The Kuwaiti Council of Ministers convened its weekly session on Tuesday morning at Bayan Palace, under the chairmanship of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

Following the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sherida Al-Mu'asherji issued a statement outlining key points discussed.

The Cabinet was briefed on messages received by the Amiri Diwan, addressed to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, from leaders of sisterly and friendly countries. These communications focused on enhancing bilateral relations and activating joint cooperation between Kuwait and these countries across various fields.

The Council was informed of the issuance of Decree No. (149) of 2025, which accepted the resignation of Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Noura Sulaiman Al-Fassam. Subsequently, Decree No. (150) of 2025 appointed Dr. Subaih Abdulaziz Al-Mukhaizeem as Minister of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy, in addition to his roles as Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment.

In this regard, the Council expressed sincere thanks and appreciation to former Minister Al-Fassam for her dedicated efforts throughout her tenure, wishing her good health and continued success.

The Cabinet also reviewed a visual presentation by Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Abdulwahab Al-Awadhi and senior Ministry officials outlining future plans. These include transforming the Ahmadi Health Zone into an integrated medical city, expanding Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital, and improving its operational efficiency. The presentation highlighted ongoing efforts to secure medical and technical staff in coordination with relevant authorities and proposed solutions to address administrative and technical challenges.

Minister Al-Awadhi reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to implementing its strategic plan in partnership with concerned bodies to ensure the delivery of advanced, sustainable health services.

The Council commended the efforts of Minister Al-Awadhi and his team for their continued dedication to enhancing medical services across Kuwait’s hospitals, health centers, and clinics, reflecting the country's advanced position in the healthcare sector.

Additionally, the Council reviewed a presentation by Minister of State for Communications Affairs Omar Saud Al-Omar and officials from the Central Agency for Information Technology regarding Kuwait’s international standing in the communications and information technology sectors.

The presentation noted Kuwait’s achievement of first place globally in the 2024 Information and Communication Technology Development Index (IDI), published by the International Telecommunication Union, for the second consecutive year. This milestone reflects the country’s advancements in digital infrastructure, adoption of modern technologies, and leadership in fostering innovation to stimulate economic growth.

The Cabinet praised Minister Al-Omar and government agencies for their efforts in implementing the Kuwait Digital Strategy, aimed at achieving a sustainable and advanced digital future, and recognized the country’s accomplishments in global ICT indicators.

The Council also discussed recommendations from the Ministerial Committee for Legal Affairs concerning several draft laws, agreements, and memoranda of understanding between Kuwait and various sisterly and friendly nations. These measures seek to enhance Kuwait’s international standing and strengthen bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.

The Cabinet approved these recommendations and decided to submit them to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for final approval.

Several other agenda items were reviewed and approved, while some were referred to the relevant ministerial committees for further study and report preparation to ensure proper implementation.