Kuwait emir dissolves parliament

Q.  Which country’s emir ordered the dissolution of its parliament on 16th Oct 2016?
- Published on 17 Oct 16

a. Qatar
b. Kuwait
c. Bahrain
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Kuwait
 
Kuwait emir dissolves parliamentKuwait’s emir has ordered the dissolution of the parliament on 16th Oct 2016, opening the way to fresh elections saying security challenges in the region can be addressed by consulting popular will.
  • This would be the 7th ballot for the Gulf Arab state since 2006
  • Political strains have long held up economic growth and the government has introduced cuts to longstanding welfare benefits
  • Political stability in the major oil producer has been linked with cooperation between the government and the parliament- the oldest legislature among Gulf Arab nations
  • News Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah's decree gave no date for fresh elections for the 50-seat chamber but under constitutional rules a ballot should be held within 60 days.
  • Kuwait is a US ally and has a relatively open political system avoiding an uprising seen in other Arab states since 2011
  • Assembly can pass legislation and question ministers
  • But the emir has a final say in state issues and can dissolve the parliament; he also selects the PM who chooses the cabinet

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