Kuwait appoints women to higher public prosecution for the first time

Dubai: Kuwait has, for the first time, appointed women to the country’s higher public prosecution office.

The move represents a significant shift in the traditionally male-dominated legal system and signals a growing effort to empower qualified women within the state’s institutions.

The announcement came as part of a reshuffle led by Attorney General Saad Al Safran, who transferred several prosecutors from specialized and local positions to the higher prosecutorial ranks.

In a statement, the Public Prosecution described the inclusion of women as “a precedent recorded for the first time,” emphasising that the promotions were based on merit and professional performance.

“This decision reflects the well-deserved confidence in Kuwaiti women and their vital role in the criminal justice system,” the statement noted, highlighting a national commitment to equal opportunity and female leadership in public service.

The appointments align with directives from the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah to increase the representation of skilled Kuwaiti nationals, particularly in critical sectors like the judiciary.

In a parallel move, Badr Al Masaad, First Chief Prosecutor and Head of the Attorney General’s Technical Office, was named head of the higher prosecution body.