39th Cabinet of Kuwait


The Cabinet of Kuwait is the chief executive body of the State of Kuwait. The 39th cabinet in the history of Kuwait was appointed on 28 December 2021. On 23 November 2021, Amir of Kuwait His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah assigned His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah as Prime Minister. The Amir has also assigned the Prime Minister to refer the cabinet line-up for their appointment. On 28 December 2021, the new cabinet line up was announced after the Amir approved in an Amiri order. On 17 February 2022, Amir of Kuwait accepted the resignations of the Minister of Defense & Minister of Interior. On 9 March 2022, an Amiri Decree has been issued appointing the interior minister and defense minister. On 22 March 2022, cabinet reshuffle took place, with the 3 existing minister being reassigned portfolios. On 5 April 2022, the Prime Minister tendered a letter of governmental resignation to the Crown Prince. On 10 May 2022, the Emir accepted the government resignation. The government will function as care-taker until the formation of the new government.
IncumbentOfficeWebsiteSince
Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-SabahPrime Minister28 December 2021 – 10 May 2022
Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-SabahDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense28 December 2021 – 16 February 2022
Dr. Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah Minister of Defense17 February 2022 – 8 March 2022
Talal Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-SabahDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense9 March 2022 – 10 May 2022
Dr. Mohammad Abdullatif Al-FaresDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy28 December 2021 – 21 March 2022
Ali Hussein Al-MousaMinister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy22 March 2022 – 10 May 2022
Ahmad Mansour Al-Ahmad Al-SabahDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior
28 December 2021 – 16 February 2022
Dr. Mohammad Abdullatif Al-Fares Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior17 February 2022 – 8 March 2022
Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-SabahFirst Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior9 March 2022 – 10 May 2022
Dr. Mohammad Abdullatif Al-FaresDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil28 December 2021 – 10 May 2022
Issa Ahmad Mohammad Hassan Al-KandariMinister of Awqaf (Endowment) and Islamic Affairs28 December 2021 – 10 May 2022
Fahad Mutlaq Al-Shurai'anMinister of Commerce and Industry28 December 2021 – 10 May 2022
Dr. Ali Fahad Al-MudhafMinister of Education28 December 2021 – 10 May 2022
Dr. Abdulwahab Mohammad Al-RushaidMinister of Finance28 December 2021 – 10 May 2022
Dr. Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-SabahMinister of Foreign Affairs28 December 2021 – 10 May 2022
Dr. Khaled Mhawes Al-SaeedMinister of Health28 December 2021 – 10 May 2022
Dr. Ali Fahad Al-MudhafMinister of Higher Education and Scientific Research28 December 2021 – 10 May 2022
Justice Jamal Hadhel Al-JalwaiMinister of Justice28 December 2021 – 10 May 2022
Dr. Hamad Ahmad RouhaddeenMinister of Information and Culture28 December 2021 – 10 May 2022
Ali Hussein Al-MousaMinister of Public Works28 December 2021 – 10 May 2022
Mubarak Zaid Al-MutairiMinister of Social Affairs and Community Development28 December 2021 – 10 May 2022
Dr. Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs28 December 2021 – 21 March 2022
Dr. Mohammad Abdullatif Al-FaresMinister of State for Cabinet Affairs22 March 2022 - 10 May 2022
Dr. Rana Abdullah Al-FaresMinister of State for Communication and Information Technology28 December 2021 – 10 May 2022
Dr. Abdulwahab Mohammad Al-RushaidMinister of State for Economic and Investment Affairs28 December 2021 – 10 May 2022
Mubarak Zaid Al-MutairiMinister of State for Housing Affairs and Urban Development28 December 2021 – 10 May 2022
Dr. Rana Abdullah Al-FaresMinister of State for Municipal Affairs28 December 2021 – 10 May 2022
Mohammad Obaid Al-RajhiMinister of State for National Assembly Affairs28 December 2021 – 10 May 2022
Justice Jamal Hadhel Al-JalwaiMinister of State for Nazaha Enhancement28 December 2021 – 10 May 2022
Ali Hussein Al-Mousa
Mohammad Obaid Al-Rajhi		Minister of State for Youth Affairs28 December 2021 – 10 May 2022