Ministry of Justice Advances Supervisory Appointments and Judicial Reforms

By the Editorial Team · Monday, November 2, 2026

The Ministry of Justice announced that 253 out of 259 candidates passed the electronic exam for supervisory roles at Kuwait University, moving forward with the selection process based on merit and competence. Meanwhile, Kuwait officially reconstituted the Board of Directors of the Central Agency for Public Tenders, with the new members serving the remainder of the current term as mandated by a recent government decree.

KUWAIT CITY — The Ministry of Justice announced on November 1 that 253 candidates out of 259 who took the electronic written examination for supervisory positions have successfully passed the test conducted at Kuwait University. Originally, 271 individuals had applied for these positions, according to official statements.

Awatef Abdullatif Al-Sanad, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice and Chairperson of the Supervisory Positions Committee, emphasized that the examination process was carried out under strict standards of transparency and fairness, seeking to provide equal opportunity to all participants. She highlighted that the selection criteria focus primarily on candidates’ competence, experience, and merit.

Al-Sanad further explained that the ministry will move forward with the nomination and selection procedures in accordance with established regulations, bylaws, and resolutions. The goal is to appoint the most qualified individuals capable of fulfilling supervisory roles effectively. This effort aligns with the ministry’s broader objective to cultivate national talent, strengthen leadership, and improve institutional performance, which in turn is expected to enhance the quality of public services.

Separately, the official gazette, Kuwait Al-Youm, published Decree No. 172/2026, officially reconstituting the Board of Directors of the Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT). The board is led by Chairman Issam Dawood Ahmed Al-Marzouq and includes Vice-Chairperson Haifa Fahad Hamoud Al-Jarallah, along with members Abdullah Mohammed Abdullah Thiab, Musaed Mahous Suleiman Al-Saeed, Mishari Jassim Mubarak Al-Mubaraki, Ahmed Ali Ahmed Qasim, and Taiba Yousef Mubarak Al-Qabandi.

The decree stipulates that the new board will serve for the remainder of the term originally set under Decree No. 81/2024. Responsibility for executing the decree has been assigned to the Minister of Finance, and the changes became effective upon publication in the official gazette.

This article was reported by synthesizing coverage from multiple independent news outlets to present a balanced, unbiased account. Read about our editorial standards. Spotted an error? Let us know.