Kuwait’s Amiri Diwan Steps in to Thwart Attempts to Spark Crises

A general view of Kuwait. (Reuters)
A general view of Kuwait. (Reuters)
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Kuwait’s Amiri Diwan Steps in to Thwart Attempts to Spark Crises

A general view of Kuwait. (Reuters)
A general view of Kuwait. (Reuters)

The statement issued by Kuwait’s Amiri Diwan was “extraordinary” for putting a stop to the allegations and fabrications of a former lawmaker who is affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood.

The strong response, the first of its kind to be issued outside of the foreign ministry or National Assembly, forced those making such false claims to confront their legal responsibilities.

The statement was prompted after former Kuwaiti MP Mubarak Al-Duwailah made allegations against Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah about a meeting he held with former Libyan leader Moammar al-Gaddafi. The Emir sought the services of tribes in order to spread chaos in the Gulf region, claimed Al-Duwailah.

Al-Duwailah made the allegations during a television show with Mohammad Talal Al-Saeed, aired on June 23, 2020, as well as in a tweet on June 25, 2020.

His remarks prompted the Amiri Diwan to issue its statement. No one could attribute anything to the Emir without "an official approval by the Amiri Diwan," adding that violations would entail legal action.

Through this statement, Kuwait, led by its Emir, sought to put an end to such petty attempts to drag the country towards Islamist-driven chaos.

Al-Duwailah is a member of the Islamic Constitutional Movement, a political arm of the Muslim Brotherhood in Kuwait.

Political parties are banned in Kuwait, but these groups have tried to promote Muslim Brotherhood rhetoric. They succeeded in winning a seat at the National Assembly for the first time in 1981.

Al-Duwailah himself had served in the National Assembly from 1985 and in four more terms. Throughout this time, the Islamists could muster no more than six seats at the assembly.

The former MP had previously found himself at odds with the law and state in 2014. The foreign ministry had submitted a complaint against him before the public prosecution over statements deemed dangerous to Kuwait’s national interests and security.

His remarks were met with a wave of local outrage and a rebuke from National Assembly Speaker Marzouk al-Ghanim, who expressed his complete rejection of any criticism against the United Arab Emirates.



Saudi Govt Discusses Efforts to Bolster Global Economic Growth

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Govt Discusses Efforts to Bolster Global Economic Growth

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah on Tuesday. (SPA)

The Saudi government reviewed on Tuesday the Kingdom's ongoing efforts and contributions at the international level to support multilateral action and bolster global economic growth. This includes continued cooperation and coordination with producers within the OPEC+ group to maintain stability in oil markets.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah on Tuesday.

He briefed the cabinet on the discussions he held with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and the telephone call he received from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

The cabinet praised the outcomes of the first meeting of the Saudi-Indonesian Supreme Coordination Council, which reflected the strength of bilateral relations and the mutual keenness to elevate them to broader horizons.

It welcomed the signing of agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between private-sector entities in both countries, covering clean energy, petrochemical industries, and aviation fuel services, contributing to the shared ambition of establishing an advanced economic partnership.

The cabinet welcomed the Kingdom's hosting of the 21st general conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), scheduled to be held in Riyadh in November. The conference aims to develop joint solutions to challenges related to sustainable industrialization, innovation, and technological transformation.

Moreover, the cabinet praised the unanimous adoption by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) of a resolution submitted by Saudi Arabia to protect children in the digital space, stemming from the “Child Protection in Cyberspace” global initiative launched by the Crown Prince.

The move reinforces the initiative's international goals and reflects the Kingdom’s vision through practical steps toward a safe and inclusive digital environment for this age group.

The cabinet highlighted Saudi Arabia's continued ranking in the top position in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook’s cybersecurity indicator for 2025, noting that the achievement adds to the series of successes the sector has accomplished in record time across various international levels. It noted the sector’s successes in supporting technological prosperity, localization of priority technologies, and enhancement of international cooperation.

Additionally, Saudi Arabia ranked first globally in the ICT Development Index 2025 issued by the UN International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The achievement confirms the robustness of the Kingdom’s smart digital infrastructure, its attractive investment environment, and the growth of its local digital economy, which has reached SAR495 billion.

The cabinet hailed ongoing successes in combating drug trafficking, including the arrest of criminal networks involved in the trafficking of narcotics and psychotropic substances in Saudi Arabia. It underscored the continuous security and preventive efforts aimed at protecting the community from this serious issue.