Kuwait: Crown Prince Freezes Recruitments
HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah issued a decision on Wednesday ordering the government to freeze all types of recruitment in government jobs. The decision was published in the official gazette and became effective immediately. It is valid for three months and can be renewed.
The unprecedented decision effectively prohibits the prime minister and all Cabinet ministers, in addition to chairpersons of state establishments, from any recruitment for the next three months. HH the Crown Prince invoked an Amiri order issued two years ago delegating part of HH the Amir’s powers to HH the Crown Prince.
Constitutional expert and university professor Ibrahim Al-Hmoud said on X the decision is in line with the Constitution and aims to serve public interests. He said since HH the Crown Prince has invoked powers delegated to him by HH the Amir, the decision cannot be challenged in Kuwait courts.
The decision also banned promotions, transfers of employees or deputizing public employees from one position to another. There have been no comments from the government or lawmakers on the decision. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah emphasized the importance of cooperation and coordination among the military sectors of the armed forces in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to achieve greater understanding, integration and harmony.
