Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah Appointed as Kuwait's PM

Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah was appointed on Tuesday as the Kuwait's new prime minister, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) said.

Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah issued an order on behalf of the emir, appointing Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah to form a new government and provide a list of names for approval.

 On Nov 8, the Kuwaiti government submitted resignation to the emir. On Nov 14, the emir accepted the resignation.

 This resignation came on the eve of a parliamentary session, the agenda of which includes interpellation against the prime minister and a number of members of his government.

 Kuwait experiences frequent cabinet reshuffles.