Government
Structure of Government
Kuwait was granted formal independence in 1961. The Emir is Head of State, and the Crown Prince also holds the post of Prime Minister. He appoints a Council of Ministers, and the Constitution also allows for the election of a 50 man National Assembly. Elections to this Assembly are to take place in October 1992, as confirmed at the time of publication.
Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah
The Crown Prince and The P.M. His Highness,
Sheikh Saad Al Abdullah Al Salem Al Sabah Minister of State for Amiri Diwan
National Assembly
Council of Ministers
Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs
Minister of State for Municipality Affairs
Audit Bureau
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Ministry of Communications
Ministry of Defense
Ministry of Education
Ministry for Higher Edu.
Ministry of Electricity and Water
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Housing
Ministry of Information
Ministry of Interior
Ministry of Justice Legal &Adm.Affairs
Ministry of Oil
Ministry of Planning
Ministry of Public Health
Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor
Ministry of Public Works
Public Authority for Civil Information
Civil Service Commission
Kuwait Chamber of Commerce
Agriculture and Fishing Authority
Kuwait Investment Authority
Civil Aviation Authority
Governorates
Kuwait is split into five governorates: Kuwait City, Hawalli, Jahra, Farwaniya, and Ahmadi. The split is made for administrative purposes, and each area has its own Governor.
Government Organizations
Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development was established in 1961 with the aim of helping and financing development projects in the third world. Projects chosen include industry and agriculture, transport and communications and power supplies.
Kuwait Institute of Scientific Research (KISR) was established in 1967 to promote interest in scientific research, and has done much pioneer work in a variety of fields of importance to Kuwait since its inauguration. Sadly its resources were plundered during the occupation and much important work was lost. The organization is rapidly getting back on its feet and a number of major research projects have already received the go-ahead.
Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (KFAS) was established and headed by the Amir, H.H. Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah in 1976. The objective of the organization is to support and promote scientific research by financing and awarding research projects. KFAS' pan Arab remarkable record of encouraging and sponsoring highly artistic and scientific endeavors continues to be memorable.
Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) was established in order to manage the government's overseas investments. KIA also plays a leading role in Kuwait's financial sector. The organization has been much acclaimed overseas for its business acumen, and it was the fruits of a sound investment policy which bolstered the Kuwaiti government during the occupation.
Municipality
The Municipality is responsible for all public services. These include towns and road-planning, town cleaning and refuse collection, food and restaurant inspection. It also issues building and structure licenses.