Kuwait's New Prime Minister: Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| New Prime Minister | Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah |
| Date of Appointment | Recent (Exact date not specified in the provided text) |
| Predecessor | Sheikh Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah |
| Birth Year | 1952 |
| Education | Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from the University of Illinois |
| Career Highlights | - Roles at Kuwait's Finance Center and the Central Bank of Kuwait- Chairman of the board for Burgan Bank- Held ministerial positions in Finance, Communications, Planning, Administrative Affairs, Health, and Oil |
| Responsibilities | Form a new government and submit ministerial appointments for approval |
| Political System | No political parties; Emir holds ultimate authority |
| Population | Approximately 4.2 million |
| Oil Reserves | Sixth-largest globally |
| U.S. Troops in Kuwait | Approximately 13,500 |
| Geopolitical Role | Strategic ally of the United States; forward headquarters of the U.S. Army in the Middle East |