Citizens denied right to elect Representatives to Municipal Council (opens in new tab)

On 24 May 2026, the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, issued an Emiri decree containing Law No. (57) of 2026, amending the Kuwait Municipality Law No. 33 of 2016. This amendment completely transformed the formation of the Municipal Council from a mixed system combining election and appointment to one of appointment only. This […] The post appeared first on .