List of prime ministers of Kuwait

Prime Minister of the
State of Kuwait
Incumbent
Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah
since 12 May 2024
Executive branch of the Government of Kuwait
Cabinet of Kuwait
ResidenceNo official residence
SeatKuwait City, Kuwait
AppointerEmir of Kuwait
Term lengthFour years
unlimited renewal
Constituting instrumentConstitution of Kuwait
Formation17 January 1962
First holderAbdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah
WebsiteDiwan of His Highness the Prime Minister

The prime minister of Kuwait is the head of government of Kuwait. As the third most powerful official in the country, following the Emir of Kuwait and Speaker of the National Assembly, the prime minister leads the executive branch of the Government of Kuwait.

Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait during the period of Kuwait's independence, appointed himself the first Prime Minister of Kuwait on 17 January 1962, after the Constituent Assembly was elected to draft the Constitution.

Until 2003, the Crown Prince of Kuwait was usually appointed to the office of prime minister.

Dr. Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah has held the position of Prime Minister of Kuwait since 17 January 2024 and transitioned to a caretaker role on 15 April 2024 after his successor was designated. Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah is set to assume office following the appointment of his cabinet and his swearing-in before the National Assembly, expected on 14 May 2024.


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