Tarique Rahman 2 Jun 2026Kuwait’s Municipal Council has approved a series of development and regulatory initiatives during its latest session. Among the key decisions was allocating a new site near the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development headquarters in Al-Mirqab. The council also recommended forming a joint committee to monitor accessibility standards for people with disabilities and ensure compliance with the Kuwa4 likes4 comments#accessibility#kuwait#municipalcouncil#development
Tarique Rahman 21 May 2026Kuwait’s Cabinet approved a draft decree ending elections for the Municipal Council, making the body fully appointed through an Amiri decree. The decision also reduces council membership from 16 to 12 and shortens the term from four years to two. Under the new changes, both the chairperson and deputy chairperson of the council will also be appointed directly instead of being elected internally by 4 likes4 comments#breakingnews#government#reforms#politics#kuwait