Kuwait names ruler's son as defence minister in shakeup

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Last Updated : Dec 10 2017 | 9:45 PM IST
Kuwait has announced new picks for Cabinet, with five out of 16 members hailing from the royal family, including the ruler's son who has been chosen to head the Defence Ministry.
Nasser Sabah Al Sabah, in his 50s, will serve as defense minister and as deputy prime minister. He takes over the ministry from Mohammad Khaled Al Sabah.
Bakheet al-Rasheedi, the CEO of Kuwait Petroleum International, a subsidiary of the national Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, was chosen as oil minister, replacing Essam al- Marzouq.
Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al Sabah announced his selections today with Kuwait's ruler, Sheikh Sabah, expected to approve the nominations.
The cabinet was dissolved in October after lawmakers were set to consider a no-confidence against one of the ministers from the ruling family over budget issues.

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First Published: Dec 10 2017 | 9:45 PM IST

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