KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti Cabinet on Tuesday discussed key plans by the Ministry of Health to convert the Ahmadi health zone into a fully integrated medical city and expand Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital, raising its operational efficiency as part of a broader push to improve the country’s healthcare system.
During its weekly meeting at Bayan Palace, chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Cabinet reviewed a detailed presentation by Health Minister Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi and senior ministry officials outlining the ministry’s future strategy.
According to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shereeda Abdullah Al-Mousherji, the presentation covered “the transformation of the Ahmadi health area into a comprehensive medical city and the expansion and operational enhancement of Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital,” along with ongoing efforts to recruit medical and technical personnel and address administrative and technical challenges.
Dr Al-Awadhi emphasized the ministry’s commitment to “continuing the implementation of its strategic plan in partnership with relevant stakeholders to ensure the delivery of advanced and sustainable healthcare services.” The Cabinet praised the minister, his leadership team, and ministry staff for their efforts to improve service quality across hospitals and clinics, saying these steps reflect Kuwait’s growing strength in the medical field.
ICT milestone
The Cabinet also took note of an Amiri decree (No. 149 of 2025) accepting the resignation of Finance Minister and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Noura Al-Fassam, and a second decree (No. 150 of 2025) appointing Dr Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem as Acting Minister in those roles in addition to his current post as Minister of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy. In response, the Cabinet expressed its “deep appreciation” to Al-Fassam for her dedicated service and wished her continued health and well-being.
In another presentation, Minister of State for Communications Affairs Omar Al-Omar and officials from the Central Agency for Information Technology showcased Kuwait’s performance in global telecommunications and IT indices.
Al-Omar highlighted that Kuwait ranked first globally in the ICT Development Index (IDI) for 2024, issued by the International Telecommunication Union—for the second year running. He said the achievement reflects Kuwait’s strong digital infrastructure and leadership in adopting modern technologies. The Cabinet commended Al-Omar and relevant government bodies for driving forward the country’s digital strategy, aiming to secure a “progressive and sustainable digital future.” — KUNA
