KUWAIT: Minister of Information, Culture, and State Minister for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi and Minister of Finance, State Minister for Economic Affairs and Investment Noura Al-Fassam have met to discuss the details of the upcoming visual presentation on the government’s action plan, scheduled to take place on April 10.

In a statement released on Friday and published by Kuwait News Agency, the Ministry of Information announced that the meeting involved a thorough review of all elements of the presentation, including organizational, technical and media considerations. The aim is to ensure that the event aligns with the directives of Kuwait’s political leadership while accurately reflecting the government’s strategy, future objectives and the aspirations of Kuwaiti citizens.

The statement further mentioned that the program for the event was finalized during the meeting. The presentation is set to be held at the prestigious Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center, with attendance expected from several government ministers, senior state officials, and representatives from both local and international media outlets.

The Kuwaiti government, which assumed office on May 12, 2024, is nearing the one-year mark in office. However, despite its significant legislative and executive powers, there have been concerns regarding the lack of a clear work program outlining its policies, goals, and strategies for addressing the country’s key challenges. The absence of a comprehensive action plan has coincided with the failure to approve the Fourth Development Plan (2025-2030), which is based on an approach linking development to the knowledge economy — an approach that some analysts believe does not fully address the current economic realities of Kuwait.

Several analysts, speaking to Al-Jazeera and Al-Jarida over the past few months, have emphasized that the government’s action plan must focus on critical issues such as labor market imbalances, diversifying income sources, healthcare deficiencies, and the ongoing housing crisis. These areas, they argue, are vital for the government to gain traction in tackling the country’s economic challenges effectively.

In a January interview with Al-Rai, Minister Al-Fassam highlighted the unique aspects of the upcoming plan. She stated that the plan would include a new model of economic and developmental projects designed to add value to the national economy. These projects, she emphasized, would be measurable, executable, and a top priority at this stage of the government’s work. Al-Fassam further noted that the upcoming work program would focus on clear objectives to foster a productive and sustainable economy.