Kuwait's emir accepts resignation of finance minister

KUWAIT CITY, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah had issued a decree accepting the resignation of Finance Minister Nora Al-Fassam, Kuwait's official news agency KUNA reported on Monday.

Another Emiri decree was issued appointing Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Subaih Abdulaziz Abdul Mohsen Al-Mukhaizeem as the acting Finance Minister, in addition to his current duties.

The report didn't offer reasons for the finance minister's resignation.

Al-Fassam was appointed Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment in the cabinet formed by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in 2024.

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