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Kuwait finance minister resigns, state news agency says

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Kuwait Finance Minister Nora Al-Fassam has resigned from her position, state news agency Kuna reported on Monday, without giving reasons for her resignation.

Nora Al-Fassam © X

Nora Al-Fassam © X

Kuwait Finance Minister Nora Al-Fassam has resigned from her position, state news agency Kuna reported on Monday, without giving reasons for her resignation.

Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem, who is the electricity, water and renewable energy minister, will serve as acting minister of finance, Kuna said.

Reporting by Ahmed Elimam and Ahmed Haggagi

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