KUWAIT: The Cabinet on Tuesday received a detailed presentation from Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait Basel Ahmad Al-Haroun on Fitch Ratings’ recent affirmation of Kuwait’s sovereign credit rating at AA- with a stable outlook, highlighting the country’s strong domestic financial position and exceptionally robust external balance. Following the weekly Cabinet meeting chaired by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah at Bayan Palace, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Cabinet Affairs Shareeda Abdullah Al-Maousherji said the presentation outlined the framework for sovereign credit ratings, Kuwait’s rating trajectory, analytical pillars and factors that could impact future ratings.
The Cabinet reiterated its commitment to continuing financial reforms to strengthen Kuwait’s sovereign credit standing globally. Earlier in the meeting, ministers reviewed messages sent to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah from foreign leaders regarding bilateral relations and cooperation across multiple sectors. On domestic projects, Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Mohammad Al-Mashaan briefed the Cabinet on coordination efforts with the Audit Bureau and the Central Agency for Public Tenders, alongside representatives from the Ministry of Interior, General Authority of Civil Aviation, and the Fatwa and Legislation Department.
Discussions focused on enhancing coordination to ensure the New Passenger Terminal (T2) project at Kuwait International Airport meets the highest standards of quality and efficiency. The Cabinet called on all relevant authorities to intensify efforts, address challenges, and accelerate project implementation according to the specified timeline.
In legislative matters, the Cabinet approved a draft decree-law amending certain provisions of Law No 21 of 2015 on Children’s Rights. The amendments aim to ensure newborns are added to the father’s nationality portfolio, with penalties for non-compliance as stipulated in Article 81. The Ministry of Interior, in coordination with the Fatwa and Legislation Department, will prepare an explanatory memorandum for the decree-law, which will be submitted to His Highness the Amir for approval.
The Cabinet also reviewed and approved draft decrees concerning controls on real estate ownership by non-Kuwaitis under Decree-Law No. 74 of 1979, and amendments to Decree No 37 of 1994 establishing the Kuwait Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies. These draft decrees, along with a unified industrial regulation law for GCC countries and several memoranda of understanding with foreign governments, will be submitted to His Highness the Amir. The meeting concluded with the Cabinet approving additional agenda items and referring specific topics to relevant ministerial committees for further review and reporting. — KUNA
