Kuwait has announced a major restructuring of its ministries, limiting the number of top leadership positions and merging departments with overlapping functions. The move aims to streamline government operations and curb administrative inefficiencies. According to officials familiar with the plan, each ministry will now be restricted to one undersecretary and two assistant undersecretaries — one overseeing administrative and financial affairs, and the other managing technical sectors. A new post of general manager will also be introduced, positioned between the director and deputy director, as part of a tiered management approach designed to clarify responsibilities and improve workflow. The changes, first reported by Al Rai newspaper, are part of a wider reform effort aimed at eliminating duplication, optimizing resource allocation, and building a more efficient, flexible, and cost-effective bureaucracy.  “Departments with similar specialisations will be merged, and overlapping responsibilities will be removed,” a senior government source told Al Rai, noting that ministries are being given the autonomy to assess their actual operational needs and restructure accordingly. Despite the leadership cuts, existing supervisory and departmental head roles will remain, and only departments deemed redundant will be dissolved or merged. The restructuring plan also aims to enhance productivity and reduce the burden on the public budget. No official timeline has been announced for full […]