Kuwait
Kuwait: Political System
Based on flag descriptions by
Countryaah.com, Kuwait is an emirate with an Islamic hereditary monarchy of the Al-Sabah
family. The head of state and supreme holder of executive power is the emir
elected by the ruling dynasty. The legislature lies with the National Assembly,
which consists of 50 elected members, and the Cabinet with 16 people. Executive
power rests with the emir and the ministers he appoints, including the prime
minister. The office of prime minister and important ministries are mostly
occupied by members of the ruling family.
Citizens aged 21 and over are entitled to vote. Members of the armed forces and
security forces are not eligible to vote. There are no political parties in
Kuwait, hence no opposition.
According to Digopaul.com,
the official name of the country is:
| State of Kuwait (Daulat Al-Kuwait) |
In Arabic it is
| Watanil Kuwait Salemta Lilmajdi
Wa Ala Jabeenoka Tali-Ossadi
Watanil Kuwait
Watanil Kuwait
Watanil Kuwait Salemta Lilmajdi.Ya Mahda Abaa-il Ola Katabou
Sefral Khloudi Fanadati Shohobo
Allaho Akbar Ehnahom Arabo
Talaat Kawakebo Jannatil Kholdi
Watanil Kuwait Salemta Lilmajdi.Bourekta Ya Watanil Kuwaita Lana
Sakanan Wa Eshta Alal Mada Watana
Yafdeeka Horron Fi Hemaka Bana
Sarhol Hayati Be Akramil Aydi
Watanil Kuwait Salemta Lilmajdi.Took meeka Ya Watani Wa Shahidona
Sharoul Hoda Wal Haqqo Ra-EdonaWa Amirona Lil Ezzi Qa-Edona
Rabbol Hamiyati Sadqol Waadi
Watanil Kuwait Salemta Lilmajdi. |
And in the English translation:
| Kuwait, Kuwait, Kuwait,
My country,
In peace live, in dignity,
Your face bright,
Your face bright,
Your face bright with majesty,
Kuwait, Kuwait, Kuwait,
My country.Oh cradle of ancestry,
Who put down its memory,
With everlasting symmetry,
Showing all eternity,
Those Arabs were Heavenly,
Kuwait, Kuwait, Kuwait,
My country.Blessed be
My country,
A homeland for harmony,
Warded by true sentry,
Giving their souls aptly,
Building high its history,
Kuwait, Kuwait, Kuwait,
My country.We're for you, My country,
Led by faith and loyalty,
With its Prince equally,
Fencing us all fairly,
With warm love and verity,
Kuwait, Kuwait, Kuwait,
My country,
In peace live, in dignity.refrain |
Kuwait: People we know
Politicians and rulers
Sabah I was the first Sheikh of Kuwait from 1756 to 1762.
Abdullah I was the second Sheikh of Kuwait from 1762 to
1814.
Jabir I was the third Sheikh of Kuwait from 1814 to 1859.
Sabah II was the fourth Sheikh of Kuwait from 1859 to 1866.
Abdullah II was the fifth sheikh from 1866 to 1892.
Muhammad was the sixth Sheikh of Kuwait from 1892 to 1896.
Mubarak was the seventh Sheikh of Kuwait from 1896 to 1915.
Jabir II was the eighth Sheikh of Kuwait from 1915 to 1917.
Salim was the ninth Sheikh of Kuwait from 1917 to 1921.
Ahmad al-Jabir as-Sabah was the tenth Sheikh of Kuwait from
1921 to 1950.
Abdullah III. was the first emir of Kuwait from 1950 to
1965.
Sabbah III. was the second emir of Kuwait from 1965 to 1977.
Jabir III. was the third emir of Kuwait from 1977 to 1990.
Jabir III. was the fourth emir of Kuwait from 1991 to 2006.
Sa'ad I was the fifth emir of Kuwait in 2006.
Sabah IV. Has been the Emir of Kuwait since 2006.
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