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Kuwait Emir accepts Oil Minister's resignation, appoints Finance Minister as acting oil chief

By IANS | Updated: September 9, 2024 13:05 IST

Kuwait City, Sep 9 Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah accepted the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister ...

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Kuwait City, Sep 9 Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah accepted the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Oil Minister Imad Mohammad Al-Atiqi, according to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).

Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti Emir appointed Nora Al-Fassam, Finance Minister and Minister of State for Economic and Investment Affairs, as acting Oil Minister on Sunday, reports Xinhua news agency.

Al-Atiqi has been the Oil Minister since January 17, as part of the government formed by former Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.

Al-Fassam assumed her role in the government of incumbent Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, which was established on May 12.

Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah officially assumed the role of Emir of Kuwait in December last year, taking an oath before the Kuwaiti National Assembly.

He succeeded the late Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who passed away at the age of 86 on December 16.

Sheikh Mishal is the 17th ruler of the oil-rich Gulf state.

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