Kuwait city: The Council of Ministers convened its weekly meeting at Bayan Palace, led by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shereeda Al-Mousherji revealed that the Cabinet initially reviewed messages sent to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah by leaders of various countries, aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation in political, economic, and developmental fields.
The Cabinet also examined a presentation by Minister of Health Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi on the Addiction Rehabilitation Center project in Al-Sulaibiya. This initiative, aligned with Law No. 59 of 2025, is designed to combat narcotics and psychotropic substances. The project offers integrated medical and rehabilitation services, targeting individuals under judicial rulings and addiction complaints, thus ensuring uninterrupted treatment.
In another development, the Cabinet listened to an explanation by Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaila, Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood Affairs, on Ministerial Decision No. 696 of 2024. This decision updates the Kuwait Accessibility Code for Persons with Disabilities, ensuring comprehensive accessibility in construction works. The code is based on universal design principles and applies to all buildings, enhancing social inclusion for individuals with disabilities and aligning with international conventions.
The Cabinet mandated all government entities to apply the Building Code and the Kuwait Accessibility Code as mandatory references for state projects. It also required these entities to disseminate the decision and related codes on their official websites to ensure full compliance.
Additionally, the Cabinet reviewed the minutes of the Ministerial Committee for Legal Affairs, which included a draft decree-law for accession to the Second Protocol to the 1954 Hague Convention on cultural property protection during armed conflict. This accession aligns Kuwait with international humanitarian law, providing a legal framework for protecting cultural assets and heritage.
The Council of Ministers approved the draft decree-law and decided to submit it to His Highness the Amir. It also approved the minutes of the Supreme Committee for the Investigation of Kuwaiti Nationality, addressing cases of nationality loss and withdrawal under Decree-Law No. 15 of 1959.
Lastly, the Cabinet reviewed several agenda items, approving some and referring others for further study and reporting.