The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, has appointed Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah as deputy Emir when he is not in the country.
On Wednesday, January 24, he also issued a decree appointing Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al Sabah, deputy PM, Minister of Defence and acting Interior Minister, as PM during these periods.
The Emiri decree specified that the appointment would remain valid until a new Crown Prince is named