Kuwaiti Emir Meshaal confronts Islamists head-on

This comes along with a regional and international decision to limit the influence of political Islam across social, cultural, and financial spheres in Kuwait and the wider region.

In this regard, Emir Meshaal Al-Ahmad has set the course for relations with Islamist groups.

The note provides an overview of the following aspects:

• The course Emir Meshaal has set for his relationship with Islamist groups
• His concern over political Islam's growing influence
• Kuwaiti officials managing relations with the Islamist groups
• The relation between Islamist parties and the Al Sabah family opposition