Unitary Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Kuwait is a constitutional monarchy in which the Emir holds significant executive authority alongside an elected parliament, one of the more empowered legislatures in the Gulf region.
6 Governorates
The country consists of six governorates, each administered by an appointed governor.
Unicameral National Assembly
Kuwait’s National Assembly is notable in the Gulf region for holding genuine legislative and oversight powers, including the ability to question government ministers.
Parliamentary Elections
Kuwait’s National Assembly is notable in the Gulf region for holding genuine legislative and oversight powers, including the ability to question government ministers.