Kuwaiti Cabinet reviews annual performance report; praises oversight efforts

During its weekly meeting at Bayan Palace, chaired by His Highness Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, the Council of Ministers reviewed several strategic national initiatives and development projects.

The Cabinet was briefed on the Government Performance Follow-up Agency’s 2024 Annual Report, presented by Chairman Sheikh Ahmed Al-Mishaal and senior officials.

The report included key themes — compliance with Cabinet Resolution No. (713) of 2024; monitoring of ministerial decisions and projects; public opinion surveys; devaluation of the Audit Bureau’s findings on the 2023/2024 budget and task assignments to the agency, reports Al-Jarida daily.

The Cabinet praised the agency’s diligent efforts and directed all ministries and government bodies to address the observations and implement the agency’s recommendations, while keeping the agency updated on progress.

Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ajeel presented the second part of the third phase of the Capital Market System Development Program, a flagship project under Kuwait’s development plan.

This initiative, led by the Capital Markets Authority in coordination with the Central Bank of Kuwait, Boursa Kuwait, and Kuwait Clearing Company, aims to strengthen the market’s infrastructure, promote investor confidence, and support Kuwait’s promotion to advanced emerging market status.

The Cabinet extended its gratitude to all involved institutions for their long-standing cooperation and success in achieving this milestone.

Minister of Information, Culture and Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi presented a visual overview of the Cultural Path Project, which seeks to establish a culturally rich and tourist-friendly urban corridor in Kuwait City.

The project’s design emphasizes heritage preservation, sustainability, and urban aesthetics, integrating transportation, public spaces, and cultural landmarks in a cohesive environment. It aligns with Kuwait Vision 2035 and is intended to become a major hub for cultural events and tourism investment.

The Cabinet referred the project to the Joint Ministerial Committee for Economic Affairs and Public Services for in-depth study and recommendations.

The Cabinet also approved several items on its agenda and referred others to specialized ministerial committees for further review, paving the way for effective implementation.