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Osama Zaid Al-Zaid greets supporters after his victory as a member of parliament in the legislative elections in Kuwait City early on April 5, 2024. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Osama Zaid Al-Zaid greets supporters after his victory as a member of parliament in the legislative elections in Kuwait City early on April 5, 2024. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Bios of 1st Constituency winners

KUWAIT: Profiles of the 10 winners of National Assembly 2024 from the First Constituency:

Osama Zaid Al-Zaid

Worked in the petrochemical sector. Member of the annulled 2022 Assembly and 2023 Assembly.

Abdullah Jassem Al-Mudhaf

Born in 1983. Holds Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the College of Administrative Sciences at the Gulf University for Science and Technology in Kuwait. Worked in the banking and investment sectors. Member of the annulled 2022 Assembly and 2023 Assembly.

Mohammad Johar Hayat

Born in 1982. Holds Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Philosophy at Kuwait University in 2006. Journalist writer on political and sports affairs. A journalist specialized in preparing and presenting programs on radio and television. He holds many media and journalistic courses inside and outside Kuwait. Member of the Media Committee of the Kuwait Society for Human Rights 2006-2010, Member of the Freedoms Committee of the Kuwaiti Society for Human Rights 2008-2010, Member of the Social Committee of the Kuwait Journalists Association 2007-2013, Media advisor at the Economic Society from 2021 to 2023.

Ahmad Haji Lari

Born in 1955. Holds Bachelor’s degree in Statistics. Member of the Municipal Council (1993 - 1995 - 1999). Member of the National Assembly (2006 - 2008 - 2013 - annulled 2022 - 2023).

Basel Hussain Al-Bahrani

He holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in education. He worked in the Personal Protection Department at the Ministry of Interior and in Kuwaiti embassies outside the country. He currently works in the private sector. He has many contributions in the social and political field. Member of the General Secretariat of the Popular Action Movement. He adopted many social issues and initiatives, such as housing, education, financial deficit, and demographics.

Issa Ahmad Al-Kanderi

Born in 1963. Former minister. Diploma from the Commercial Institute, specializing in banking. Member of the National Assembly (2013 - 2016 - 2020 - annulled 2022 - 2023).

Khaled Marzouq Al-Ameera

Holds a bachelor’s degree in security sciences. Worked as an officer in the Ministry of Interior. Member of the 2022 annulled Assembly and 2023 Assembly.

Adel Jassim Al-Damkhi

Born in 1965. PhD in Islamic Sharia. Member of the National Assembly (annulled 2012 - 2016 - annulled 2022 - 2023).

Saleh Ahmad Ashour

Born in 1953. Holds Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and two Diplomas, military sciences and communications. A former colonel in the Air Force. He worked in the Ministry of Transportation, then he won membership in the National Assembly in 1999, 2003 and 2006, and a membership in a number of associations, including the Kuwaiti Economics Society, the Kuwaiti Graduates Association, the Kuwaiti Human Rights Society, the Kuwait Red Crescent Society, Kuwait Journalists Association and AlThaqalayn Charitable Society.

Mohammad Barrak Al-Azmi

College of Sharia, Kuwait University, from which he graduated in 2001 and obtained a Master’s degree in Islamic Studies in 2009. He became a preacher in 2005, and works at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs at Marawi Al-Hadya Mosque in Salwa area. He also works as a teacher at the Holy Quran House of the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs.

Former parliament speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem (center) greets supporters after his victory as a member of parliament in the legislative elections.
Former parliament speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem (center) greets supporters after his victory as a member of parliament in the legislative elections.

Bios of 2nd Constituency winners

Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanem

Born in 1968. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Member of the National Assembly (2006 - 2008 - 2009 - annulled 2012 - 2013 - 2016 - 2023). Held the position of Speaker of the National Assembly (2013 - 2016 - 2020). Former Chairman of Kuwait Sports Club - Member of the Society of Engineers and the International Association of Mechanical Engineers.

Shuaib Ali Shaaban

Born in 1984. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Police Sciences from Saad Al-Abdullah Academy for Security Sciences. An officer in the Kuwait Ministry of Interior. Member of the National Assembly (2022 annulled) and in 2023.

Abdulwahab Aref Al-Essa

Born in 1988. Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Kuwait University. Worked in media and commerce. Member of the Kuwait Journalists Association. Member of the National Assembly (2022 annulled) and 2023.

Falah Dhahi Al-Hajeri

Director of the Attarjah Center for Memorizing the Holy Quran. Member of the National Assembly and (2022 annulled) and 2023.

Mohammad Barrak Al-Mutair

Born in 1969. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Member of the National Assembly (2003 - 2006 - 2008 - 2016 - 2020 - 2022 annulled) and 2023.

Bader Nashmi Al-Enezi

Born in 1979. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in media from Kuwait University. An employee at the Public Authority for Communications. Chairman of the Board of Directors’ Union (2009 - 2011). Member of the 2023 National Assembly.

Nawaf Bhaish Al-Azmi

Born in 1978. Retired.

Abdullah Turki Al-Anbaei

Born in 1983. Bachelor’s degree from Kuwait University. Worked in the private sector. Member of the National Assembly (2022 annulled) and 2023.

Bader Hamed Al-Mulla

Born in 1971. Holds a Doctorate in law. A lawyer and member of the teaching staff at the Saad Al-Abdullah Academy for Security Sciences. Member of the National Assembly (2016 - 2020 - annulled 2022) and in 2023.

Fahad Abdulaziz Al-Masoud

Born in 1961. Holds a Master’s degree in computer engineering. Is a computer engineer at Kuwait Airways. Member of the 2023 National Assembly.

Abdulkarim Abdullah Al-Kandari celebrates with his supporters after her victory as a member of parliament in the legislative elections in Kuwait City early on April 5, 2024.
Abdulkarim Abdullah Al-Kandari celebrates with his supporters after her victory as a member of parliament in the legislative elections in Kuwait City early on April 5, 2024.

Bios of 3rd Constituency winners

Abdulkarim Abdullah Al-Kandari

Born in 1981. PhD in business and commercial law. Works as a lawyer and professor at the Faculty of Law at Kuwait University. Member of the National Assembly (2013 - 2016 - 2020 - annulled 2022 and 2023).

Abdulaziz Tareq Al-Saqaabi

Born in 1986. Bachelor of Architecture from the College of Engineering and Petroleum at Kuwait University 2008. Master of Architecture from University of Cincinnati. Member of the National Assembly (2020 - annulled 2022 and 2023).

Muhalhal Khaled Al-Mudhaf

Born in 1971. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Member of the teaching staff at the Industrial Institute in the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training. Member of the National Assembly (2020 - annulled 2022 and 2023).

Fares Saad Al-Otaibi

Born in 1974. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. General Controller in Kuwait Municipality. Member of the National Assembly (2013 - 2020 - annulled 2022 and 2023).

Ahmad Abdulaziz Al-Saadoun

Born in 1934. Former Speaker of the National Assembly. Member of the National Assembly (1975 - 1981 - 1985 - 1992 - 1996 - 1999 - 2003 - 2006 - 2008 - 2009 - annulled 2012 and 2022, as well as in 2023). He was also Assistant Undersecretary for Telegraph and Telephone Affairs at the Ministry of Communications. President of Kuwait Football Association from 1968 to 1976.

Jarrah Khaled Al-Fouzan

Born in 1989. Bachelor’s law degree. General Manager of Cyber Systems. Member of the 2023 National Assembly.

Muhannad Talal Al-Sayer

Born in 1981. Master of Private Law. Member of the National Assembly (2020 - annulled 2022 and 2023).

Ahmad Nabil Al-Fadhl

Born in 1977. Bachelor’s degree in administration science. He held leadership positions in many listed and unlisted companies. Member of the Laws Proposals and Projects team of the campaign of former MP Nabil Al-Fadhel. He specialized in restructuring troubled projects. Author of theses and research on modern mathematical economics. Member of the National Assembly 2016. Multiple courses in the financial, analytical and financing aspects. Postgraduate degrees in finance and the Arab market. 17 years of experience in the private sector.

Janan Mohsen Ramadan

Born in 1973. Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Kuwait University. Master of Chemical Engineering from Kuwait University. Member of the annulled 2022 National Assembly and in 2023.

Hamad Adel Al-Obaid

Born in 1982. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Comparative Jurisprudence and Fundamentals of Jurisprudence from Kuwait University. Holds a Master’s degree in Islamic economics from Cairo University. Member of the annulled 2022 National Assembly and in 2023.

Shuaib Shabab Al-Muwaizri celebrates with his supporter after the elections.
Shuaib Shabab Al-Muwaizri celebrates with his supporter after the elections.

Bios of 4th Constituency winners

Shuaib Shabab Al-Muwaizri

Born in 1959. Holds a diploma in police academy. A former colonel in the Ministry of Interior. Former Member of the National Assembly (2009 - annulled 2012 - 2016 - 2020 - annulled 2022 - 2023).

Anwar Arrak Al-Dhaferi

Born in 1984. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education. President of the General Union of Students and Trainees of the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training between 2005 and 2006. General coordinator of the Kuwaiti Progressive Movement. He worked as a journalist in the Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Rai

Obaid Mohammad Al-Mutairi

Born in 1971. Doctorate in Law, Faculty Member in Law College at Kuwait University. Former Member of Parliament in 2012-2020.

Mohammad Awadh Al-Ruqaib

Born in 1981. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Former executive in Kuwait Credit Bank (KCB). Former member of the Municipal Council. Member of the 2023 National Assembly.

Mubarak Hmoud Al-Tasha

Holds PhD in private law compared to Islamic law. Legal advisor to the Minister of Justice and Minister of Awqaf. Teacher of personal status law at Kuwait University. Teacher of civil law at the Commercial Institute. Member of the annulled 2022 National Assembly and in 2023.

Bader Sayyar Al-Shammari

Born in 1973. Retired Major General from the Ministry of Interior. Formerly Director of Jahra Immigration. Member of the 2023 National Assembly.

Saad Ali Al-Rashidi

Born in 1965. Holds a high school diploma. Worked in the Ministry of Interior. Member of the National Assembly (2008 - 2009 - annulled 2012 - 2013 - 2016 - 2020 - annulled 2022 - 2023).

Fayez Ghanem Al-Jamhour

Born in 1971. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sharia. Former executive at Ministry of Public Works. Former MP in the 2020 National Assembly and in 2023.

Mubarak Haif Al-Hajraf

Born in 1970. Holds a Master’s degree in law and a diploma in private law. Member of the National Assembly (2016 - 2020 - annulled 2022 - 2023).

Mohammad Hayef Al-Mutairi

Born in 1964. Holds a BA in Islamic Studies. Imam and preacher at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs. Member of the National Assembly (2008 - 2009 - 2012 - 2016 - annulled 2022 - 2023).

Supporters celebrate with Fahad Falah Al-Azmi after the elections.
Supporters celebrate with Fahad Falah Al-Azmi after the elections.

Bios of 5th Constituency winners

Fahad Falah Al-Azmi

Ex-military and member of the 2023 National Assembly.

Hamdan Salem Al-Azmi

Born in 1968. Master’s in Civil Law. Attorney and legal researcher at the Ministry of Interior. Member of the National Assembly (2013 - 2016 - 2020 - annulled 2022 - 2023).

Mutib Nasser Al-Suhali

Born in 1974. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Police Sciences. He worked in the Ministry of Interior in several departments until he reached the rank of retired major general.

Saud Abdulaziz Al-Hajri

Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from the United States. Worked in the field of media and journalism. Member of the National Assembly (annulled 2022 and in 2023).

Bader Zayed Al-Dahoum

Born in 1975. He holds a doctorate and a master’s degree in fundamentals of Islamic jurisprudence. Islamic education teacher. Member of the National Assembly 2012. Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Jaber Al Ali Cooperative Society.

Majed Musaed Al-Mutairi

Born in 1972. Bachelor’s of Business Administration. Worked for the Kuwait Oil Company. Member of the National Assembly (2016 - annulled 2022 - 2023).

Abdulhadi Nasser Al-Ajmi

Born in 1974. Holds a PhD in Islamic history. Professor of History and Civilization at the College of Arts at Kuwait University. Member of the 2023 National Assembly.

Hani Hussein Shams

Born in 1970. Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, majoring in accounting from Kuwait University. Member of Parliament (annulled 2022 and in 2023).

Mohammad Musaed Al-Dawsari

Born in 1976. He holds a doctorate in public law from Ain Shams University in 2015. Working as an Attorney.

Khaled Mohammad Al-Otaibi

Born in 1966. Bachelor’s degree in Police Sciences. Member of the National Assembly (2016 - 2020 - annulled 2022 - 2023). — KUNA

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