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The Cabinet of Kuwait is the chief executive body of the State of Kuwait. The 46th cabinet in the history of Kuwait was appointed on 12 May 2024.[1] On 15 April 2024, Amir of Kuwait His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah assigned His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad as Prime Minister.[2] The Amir has also assigned the Prime Minister to refer the cabinet line-up for their appointment. On 12 May 2024, the new cabinet line up was announced after the Amir approved in an Amiri order.[3][4] On 15 May 2024, the newly formed gov't swore the constitutional oath before the Emir.[5] On 25 August 2024, Kuwait Emir signed a decree reshuffling cabinet.[6][7] On 8 September 2024, an Amiri decree was issued accepting the resignation of the Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Oil while issuing another decree appointing the Finance Minister as Acting Oil Minister.[8] On 29 October 2024, an Amiri decree was issued appointing Minister of Education and Minister of Oil.[9] On 11 November 2024, an Amiri decree was issued reassigning Dr. Mohammad Al-Wasmi as Minister of Awqaf (endowment) and Islamic Affairs. Nasser Al-Sumait is appointed as Minister of Justice.[10]