Emir of Kuwait | |
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أمير الكويت | |
Incumbent | |
Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah since 16 December 2023 | |
Details | |
Style | His Highness |
First monarch | Sheikh Sabah I bin Jaber |
Formation | 1752 |
Residence | Bayan Palace |
The Emir of the State of Kuwait (Arabic: أمير دولة الكويت) is the monarch and head of state of Kuwait, and is the country's most powerful office. The emirs of Kuwait are members of the Al Sabah dynasty.
Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah became the emir of Kuwait on 16 December 2023, following the death of Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.