Kuwait - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Kuwait, it was the name derives from the capital city, which comes from the Arabic al-kuwayt, itself a diminutive of the Hindustani term kut, meaning a fortress-like house. The Government system in this country is the constitutional monarchy (emirate) type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 6 governorates (muhafazat, singular - muhafazah); Al Ahmadi, Al 'Asimah, Al Farwaniyah, Al Jahra', Hawalli, Mubarak al Kabir
National symbols
Golden falcon.
The flag
The National flag of Kuwait has .
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The National Anthem
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More about the government of Kuwait
| Date of Independence | 19 June 1961 (from the UK) |
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| National holiday | National Day, 25 February (1950) |
| Legal system | mixed system consisting of English common law, French civil law, and Islamic sharia law |
| International law organization participation | has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; non-party state to the ICCt |
| Constitution | |
| History | Approved and promulgated 11 November 1962; suspended 1976 to 1981 (4 articles); 1986 to 1991; May to July 1999 |
| Amendment process | Proposed by the amir or supported by at least one third of the National Assembly; passage requires two-thirds consent of the Assembly membership and promulgation by the amir; constitutional articles on the initiation, approval, and promulgation of general legislation cannot be amended |
| Citizenship | |
| Citizenship by birth | no |
| Citizenship by descent only | at least one parent must be a citizen of Kuwait |
| Dual citizenship recognized | no |
| Residency requirement for naturalization | not specified |
| Executive Branch | |
| Chief of state | Amir MISHAL al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah (since 16 December 2023) |
| Head of government | Prime Minister AHMAD ABDULLAH Al-Ahmad al Sabah (since 15 May 2024) |
| Cabinet | Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister, approved by the amir |
| Election/appointment process | amir chosen from within the ruling family, confirmed by the National Assembly; prime minister appointed by the amir |
| Legislative branch | |
| Expected date of next election | April 2028 |
| Judicial branch | |
| Highest court(s) | Constitutional Court (consists of 5 judges); Supreme Court or Court of Cassation (organized into several circuits, each with 5 judges) |
| Judge selection and term of office | All Kuwaiti judges appointed by the Amir on recommendation of the Supreme Judicial Council, a consultative body comprised of Kuwaiti judges and Ministry of Justice officials |
| Subordinate courts | High Court of Appeal; Court of First Instance; Summary Court |
| Diplomatic representation in the US | |
| Chief of mission | Ambassador AL-ZAIN Sabah Naser Saud Al-Sabah (since 19 April 2023) |
| Chancery | 2940 Tilden Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 |
| Telephone | [1] (202) 966-0702 |
| FAX | [1] (202) 966-8468 |
| Email address and website | [email protected] https://www.kuwaitembassy.us/ |
| Consulate(s) general | Beverly Hills (CA), New York |
| Diplomatic representation from the US | |
| Chief of mission | Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d’Affaires Steven R. BUTLER (since July 2025) |
| Embassy | P.O. Box 77, Safat 13001 |
| Mailing address | 6200 Kuwait Place, Washington DC 20521-6200 |
| Telephone | [00] (965) 2259-1001 |
| FAX | [00] (965) 2538-0282 |
| Email address and website | [email protected] https://kw.usembassy.gov/ |
Key Political parties and their leaders in Kuwait
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International organization participation
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