His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah was reassigned by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as Prime Minister, making this the seventh occasion in which the official had led the cabinet.

During the 35th incarnations of Kuwaiti government, His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak first become Prime Minister in December 2011. Since 1962, seven individuals had held the Prime Minister position.

According to article 56 of constitution, the Amir has the sole authority to appoint and relieve the Prime Minister from office. The Amir has the authority to also appoint Ministers and relieve them of office upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

Ministers shall be appointed from amongst the members of the National Assembly and from others. The number of Ministers in