The flat, sandy arabian desert covers most of kuwait. An english translation of the constitution can be found at the. This document is an english version of the 1962 kuwaiti constitution. Westerners usually mistakenly call every language that is spoken by almost 200 million people in more than 22 arabic countries arabic. Kuwait constitution wikisource, the free online library.
Replacing articles 96 item 3, 97, 98, 147 of law no. It borders the persian gulf, iraq, and saudi arabia. Kuwaits islamic constitutional movement icm, founded in 1991, is a relatively new. According to the law of the republic of uzbekistan of april 18, 2011 introduced alterations into articles 78, 80, 93, 96 and 98 of the constitution of the republic of uzbekistan. The religion of the state is islam, and the islamic sharia shall be a main. Kuwaitis across the spectrum express continuing loyalty to the constitution, which. In the name of allah, the beneficent, the merciful, we, abdullah alsalim alsabah, amir of the state of kuwait, desiring to use the means of democratic rule for our dear country. According to the constitution of kuwait, nomination of a new emir or crown prince by the ruling alsabah family has to be approved by the national assembly. The constitution is based on the indissoluble unity of the spanish nation, the common and indivisible country of all spaniards. Article 3 the official language of the state is arabic.
Translation for kuwait in the free english arabic dictionary and many other arabic translations. A short intensive training course for inservice omani teachers. Its religion is islam and sharia law shall be a main source of its legislations. Kuwait s 1962 constitution draws on both western and arab models. Oct 17, 2016 fun with english for pupils and teachers in kuwait 10 17 16. Kuwait laws arab laws online english translation of laws.
For presentation of the draft constitution to his highness the amir your highness, our amir, it is a great honor for my colleague members of the constitution committee and myself to present to your highness on this historic day on behalf of the constituent assembly the. Arabic is the official language, but english is widely understood and spoken. Castilian is the official spanish language of the state. The constitution opens with the declaration that kuwait is an independent sovereign arab state, and its people are a part of the arab nation. The constitution of kuwait was created by the constitutional assembly in 19611962 and. Constitution of november 11 1962 this document is an english version of the 1962 kuwaiti constitution. Kuwait constitution during a brilliant nighttime display on nov 10, 2012. Fun with english fun with english for pupils and teachers. Other countries such as latvia and romania have promul.
The application of the provisions of this constitution shall not invalidate the obligations of kuwaits treaties and agreements with states and international bodies. The constitution the official portal of the uae government. Kuwaits 1962 constitution draws on both western and arab models. Because of the teaching experience the target group of teachers has, the training course is short and intensive. Crude oil reserves are the oil that is still under the ground and has not yet been cleaned up. The amirs powers as defined in the constitution may not be proposed for amendment while he is being deputized. Arabic varies from country to country and is now a series of mutually incomprehensible dialects. The constitution provides for amendments in its tenth part final and transitional provisions. Kuwaits parliament has an adversarial relationship with the government. In kuwait, eating, drinking even water, and smoking in public places are strictly prohibited to both muslims and nonmuslims. The flag, emblem, badges, decorations and national anthem of the state shall be specified by law. However, women do not have a right to vote and the freedom of association art.
During the holy month of ramadan, muslims fast from dawn to sunset. Apr 22, 2012 preamble in the name of allah, the beneficent, the merciful, we, abdullah alsalim alsabah, emir of the state of kuwait, desiring to use the means of democratic rule for our dear country. The said law shall be of a constitutional nature and therefore shall be capable of amendment only by the procedure prescribed for amendment of the constitution. The limited liability company shall not be incorporated unless all cash membership interests are.
Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. Legislation of the judiciary and advice and legislation and the real estate. This guide to law online kuwait contains a selection of kuwaiti legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. The constitution of kuwait was created by the constitutional assembly in 19611962 and signed into law on 11 november 1962 by amir abdullah iii alsalim alsabah. Translation for kuwait in the free englisharabic dictionary and many other arabic translations. Part i the state and system of government article 1 sovereignty, territorial integrity kuwait is an arab state, independent and fully sovereign. Kuwait is located at the far northwestern corner of the persian gulf. Kuwait is a small arab country about 17,819 square kilometers in the middle east. The constitution of kuwait legal advice middle east. Kuwaiti constitution preamble in the name of allah, the beneficent, the merciful we, abdullah alsalim alsabah, amir of the state of kuwait, desiring to use the means of democratic rule for our dear country. Kuwait is a country located in the middle east on the northeast arabian peninsula.
Learn more about the city, including its history and economy. Kuwait simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Arabic text of the provisional constitution 2011 english translation of the provisional constitution 2011 egypt constitution the constitution of the arab republic of egypt, 1971 as amended to 2007 pdf arabic. Article 144 provides that if the supreme council considers that the topmost interests of the federation require the amendment of this constitution, it shall submit a draft constitutional amendment to the federal national council. It has about 96 billion barrels of crude oil reserves. Islam is the religion of the state, and the sharia islamic law is a main source of legislation.
Article 2 the religion of the state is islam, and the islamic sharia shall be a main source of legislation. The constitution of the state of kuwait table of contents. Always carry your passport or a kuwait civil identification. The literacy rate, estimated at more than 60%, is one of the highest in the arab world, and exceeds 70% among persons unde r 30. Fun with english for pupils and teachers in kuwait 10 17 16.
Local 4 friday, june, 2014 day by day learning to speak kuwaiti by jamie etheridgem ost of us nonarabic speakers who live in kuwait can probably say a few words. Kuwait proudly identifies itself as the regions oldest functioning democracy. Arab laws online egypt laws civil code of egypt in english. Kuwaits islamic constitutional movement carnegie endowment. Fireworks to mark the 50th anniversary of the kuwait. The era of the constitution in kuwait is no longer a transitory national experience but a complete way of life, said national assembly speaker marzouq alghanim on tuesday. Neither its sovereignty nor any part of its territory may be relinquished. Year after year kuwaitis have stuck to the sanctity of the nations constitution, seeing in it a foundation for their contemporary society.
Speaker touts path of constitutional democracy kuwait seeks. Education in the state of kuwait is a right for all citizens and its overall goal is to. Constitution of october 4, 1958 conseil constitutionnel. Article 4 kuwait is a hereditary amirate, the succession to which shall be in the descendants of the. Kuwait englishlearning and pronunciation courses with. The constitution part one the state and the bases of the rule article 1 qatar is an independent sovereign arab state. Constitution of kuwait wikisource, the free online library. Williamson this complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. Article 5 the flag, emblem, badges, decorations and national anthem of the state shall be specified by law. Kuwait is the most socially progressive country in the gulf region. Article 1 provisions of laws govern all matters to which these provisions apply in letter or spirit.
This unofficial english translation is only provided for guidance and the arabic text is the only one which should be relied upon. The constitution of kuwait was created by the constitutional assembly in 1961 1962 and. The constitution establishes kuwait as a hereditary. Constitution shall lay down the other rules of succession in the amirate. Mar 15, 2020 constitution of kuwait 1962 sister projects. Friday, june, 2014 learning to speak kuwaiti day by day. Kuwaits constitution of 1962, reinstated in 1992 constitute. Find answers to your questions in the kuwait forum. The arabic language shall be its official language. At its most distant points, it is about 200 km 120 mi north to south, and 170 km 110 mi east to west. The people of kuwait are a part of the arab nation. Kuwait external link universitat bern institut fur offentliches recht offers english translation of.
Pages in category kuwait the following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. People may be fined, or imprisoned for violating the prohibition. According to the law of the republic of uzbekistan of december 12, 2011, an amendment was made to part two of article 90 of the constitution of the republic of uzbekistan. Kuwaits constitution was issued on nov 11, 1962 upon a decree from the then amir sheikh abdullah alsalem alsabah. Its name is derived from the arabic kut, meaning fort. The french people solemnly proclaim their attachment to the rights of man and the principles of national sovereignty as defined.