Kuwait’s cabinet to meet amid political crisis

KUWAIT. November 28. KAZINFORM Kuwait's ruler will hold an emergency meeting with his cabinet on Monday to try to avert a possible government collapse after three ministers resigned amid growing protests, a Kuwaiti newspaper said; Kazinform refers to Arab News.

Kuwaiti daily newspaper Al-Watan said the government could submit its resignation to the emir on Monday morning before protesters plan a large demonstration against the government.

"His Highness the Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah will head a cabinet meeting, to end the current crisis between the legislative and the executive authorities," Watan reported, citing special sources.

The paper said at least three ministers, including the minister of justice, minister of health and minister of state for development affairs, had resigned because they were unhappy with the government's performance.

Government officials could not be reached for comment.

The Gulf state, which is one of OPEC's largest oil producers, has faced growing protests demanding the resignation of the prime minister over corruption allegations. The demonstration called for later on Monday is significant because for the first time it is backed by leaders of some major tribes; Kazinform cites Arab News.

To learn more go to www.arabnews.com