Dubai: There is one country in the world where elections are different from all others. We are talking about the oil-rich country Kuwait… where people voted in national elections for the fourth time in the last four years on Thursday in an effort to overcome the long-running political deadlock. The Persian Gulf country’s elected parliament has more power than the parliaments of most Arab countries, but it has long been at odds with the government, which is appointed by the royal family.
It is noteworthy that 83-year-old Sheikh Meshaal Al Ahmed Al Jaber took power after the death of his half brother in December 2023. This is the first election after Sheikh Mashaal took power. The new emir dissolved parliament in February after an MP allegedly insulted him. Since then the political situation here is in flux. The election process here is also different.
Elections are held without political parties
Kuwait is a Muslim country where no political party takes part in elections because there is no political party here. Here voters will choose from 200 candidates to fill 50 seats in Parliament. Domestic political disputes have plagued Kuwait for years – including changes to the welfare system – which have prevented the sheikhdom from taking out loans. Despite earning immense wealth from its oil reserves, there is very little left in its coffers to pay public sector salaries. Parliament was repeatedly dissolved after failing to make progress. (AP)
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