KUWAIT: The Kuwaiti Cabinet on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the Terminal 2 (T2) project at Kuwait International Airport during its weekly meeting held at Bayan Palace and chaired by Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah. The Cabinet was briefed on measures to facilitate implementation of the strategic infrastructure project, in the presence of representatives from regulatory bodies. Following the briefing, the Cabinet decided to form a joint task force comprising concerned government entities and oversight bodies to study and streamline the issuance of necessary approvals related to the project.

In a statement following the session, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shareeda Al-Maousherji said the Cabinet was also informed of the upcoming participation of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in a ceremony honoring outstanding students from the faculties and institutes of the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training for the academic year 2023–2024, scheduled to take place on Wednesday. The Cabinet further reviewed letters addressed to His Highness the Amir from leaders of brotherly and friendly nations, focusing on efforts to enhance bilateral relations and expand avenues of cooperation.

As part of its continued commitment to improving public services, the Cabinet discussed the role of governors and the mechanisms for enhancing their contributions in line with the powers granted under Decree No. 151 of 2024. Emphasis was placed on the importance of establishing local councils within each governorate to support governors in fulfilling their mandates effectively. The Cabinet reiterated its full support for the efforts of governors to improve services provided to both citizens and residents.

In legislative matters, the Cabinet approved a draft law amending provisions of Law No 118 of 2023 related to the establishment and financial development of residential cities and areas. It also approved a draft amendment to Article 16 of Law No 12 of 2011 concerning general aid, and tasked the Department of Legal Advice and Legislation with preparing a detailed legal memorandum on the issue.

Additionally, the Cabinet endorsed a draft memorandum of understanding in the fields of social and developmental affairs between the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ministers concluded the session by reviewing items on the agenda and approving the report of the Supreme Committee on Kuwaiti Citizenship regarding the withdrawal or revocation of nationality in specific cases, in accordance with Law No. 15 of 1999 and its amendments. — KUNA