Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah reappointed Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah as prime minister on Tuesday, state news agency KUNA reported.
The prime minister earlier submitted his government’s resignation in a procedural step following parliamentary polls.
Kuwait's ruler also assigned Sheikh Khalid to form a new government.
The new cabinet would have to be approved by the Emir, according to a decree carried on state media.
