Kuwait Sets June 6 Date for Legislative Elections

Kuwait's newly appointed crown prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad Al-Jaber al-Sabah waves before he is sworn in, at the parliament, in Kuwait City, Kuwait October 8, 2020. (Reuters)
Kuwait's newly appointed crown prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad Al-Jaber al-Sabah waves before he is sworn in, at the parliament, in Kuwait City, Kuwait October 8, 2020. (Reuters)
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Kuwait Sets June 6 Date for Legislative Elections

Kuwait's newly appointed crown prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad Al-Jaber al-Sabah waves before he is sworn in, at the parliament, in Kuwait City, Kuwait October 8, 2020. (Reuters)
Kuwait's newly appointed crown prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad Al-Jaber al-Sabah waves before he is sworn in, at the parliament, in Kuwait City, Kuwait October 8, 2020. (Reuters)

Kuwait on Wednesday set June 6 as the date for its legislative elections, state news agency Kuna reported, two days after the parliament was dissolved by royal decree.

The parliament was only reinstated in March based on a Constitutional Court ruling following a previous dissolution.

The OPEC member has seen prolonged bickering between the government and the elected parliament that has hampered fiscal reforms.

The June 6 date was agreed by the council of ministers on Wednesday and referred to Kuwait's Crown Prince, Kuna reported.

Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah had said last month the legislature would be dissolved and new parliamentary elections would be held in the coming months.



Saudi Crown Prince, UK Prime Minister Discuss Latest Regional Developments

Saudi flag - File Photo/AAWSAT
Saudi flag - File Photo/AAWSAT
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Saudi Crown Prince, UK Prime Minister Discuss Latest Regional Developments

Saudi flag - File Photo/AAWSAT
Saudi flag - File Photo/AAWSAT

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud received a phone call on Saturday from UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

During the call, they discussed the latest developments in the region, including the repercussions of Israeli military operations against Iran, SPA reported.

They emphasized the importance of making every effort to de-escalate the situation and resolve differences through diplomatic means.