He appoints a Council of Ministers, and the Constitution also allows for the election of a 50 man National Assembly. Elections to this Assembly are to take place in October 1992, as confirmed at the time of publication. His Highness, Sheikh Saad Al Abdullah Al Salem Al Sabah Minister of State for Amiri Diwan National Assembly Council of Ministers Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Minister of State for Municipality Affairs Audit Bureau Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Ministry of Commerce and Industry Ministry of Communications Ministry of Defense Ministry of Education Ministry for Higher Edu. The split is made for administrative purposes, and each area has its own Governor. Government Organizations Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development was established in 1961 with the aim of helping and financing development projects in the third world.
Projects chosen include industry and agriculture, transport and communications and power supplies.
Sadly its resources were plundered during the occupation and much important work was lost. The organization is rapidly getting back on its feet and a number of major research projects have already received the go-ahead. The objective of the organization is to support and promote scientific research by financing and awarding research projects. KIA also plays a leading role in Kuwait's financial sector. The organization has been much acclaimed overseas for its business acumen, and it was the fruits of a sound investment policy which bolstered the Kuwaiti government during the occupation.