Kuwait has a new PM: Sheikh Mohammed Sabah al-Salem al-Sabah

Sheikh Mohammed Sabah al-Salem al-Sabah (Getty Images)

Kuwait Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah on Thursday appointed Sheikh Mohammed Sabah al-Salem al-Sabah as the country’s prime minister, the country’s state news agency reported.

Up until now, Sheikh Mohammed Sabah al-Salem al-Sabah has been the Deputy Prime Minister of Kuwait. Sheikh Mohammed Sabah al-Salem al-Sabah is well known as a politician, economist, and diplomat.

Born on 10 October 1955, Al-Sabah is also the son of Sheikh Sabah III Al-Salim Al-Sabah, the former Emir of Kuwait.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Claremont Graduate University as well as a PhD in economics from Harvard. He previously served as Kuwait’s ambassador to the US in 1993.

His appointment comes after the passing of Emir Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Shortly afterwards, Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was announced as the Emir of the State of Kuwait.

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Kuwait Amir appoints Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Sabah PMhttps://t.co/6Qh77hhfTH#KUNA #KUWAIT pic.twitter.com/P6SO9QwXIp

— Kuwait News Agency – English Feed (@kuna_en) January 4, 2024