KUWAIT: The Cabinet held its weekly meeting on May 20, 2025, at Bayan Palace under the chairmanship of Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah. Following the session, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shareeda Abdullah Al-Maousherji issued a statement outlining the key outcomes of the meeting.
At the outset, the Cabinet was briefed on the directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, assigning His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah to represent His Highness at the upcoming Second Summit and Economic Forum between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the People’s Republic of China. The high-level meetings are scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur from May 26 to 28, 2025, with the aim of strengthening regional and international cooperation.
The Cabinet also reviewed correspondence from the Amiri Diwan addressed to His Highness the Amir, reflecting Kuwait’s ongoing commitment to deepening ties with brotherly and friendly nations and advancing mutual cooperation across various sectors. In recognition of distinguished public service, the Cabinet approved the naming of the General Directorate of Nationality and Travel Documents building after the late Sulaiman Mishaan Al-Mishaan. The move honors the late official’s valuable contributions to the Ministry of Interior, particularly in the development of work systems within the Nationality and Passports Sector.
During the meeting, Minister of State for Communications Affairs Omar Saud Al-Omar briefed the Cabinet on the recent meeting between His Highness the Crown Prince and Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Microsoft Corporation, Judson Bezek Althoff. The discussions focused on advancing the strategic partnership between Kuwait and Microsoft to build an integrated digital infrastructure. Key objectives include enhancing government services, promoting innovation and investment and equipping national talent through advanced training in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and emerging technologies—paving the way for a dynamic and sustainable digital economy.
In line with the government’s ongoing efforts to address housing needs, the Cabinet reviewed a progress report from the Public Authority for Housing Welfare on the status of housing project services. The Cabinet directed the Authority, in coordination with relevant government bodies, to continue implementing these projects in accordance with the approved timeline and plans. The Council of Ministers concluded the session by reviewing several items on the agenda. A number of proposals were approved, while others were referred to specialized ministerial committees for further study and procedural follow-up. — KUNA
