Kuwait doubles down on Saudi ties driven by economics, counter-Islamism
Kuwait's newly appointed crown prince, Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Sabah, is expected to advance the already good ties between his country and Saudi Arabia, as the two seek to further their economic prosperity.
The appointment this month of Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Sabah as Kuwaiti crown prince has sparked hopes of reinvigorating Kuwait’s foreign policy, especially toward its neighbors.
His appointment on June 1 was widely lauded in Kuwait and among observers, with the leading Kuwaiti newspaper, Al-Qabas, stating that Sheikh Sabah will be essential in “restoring [Kuwait’s] pivotal role in regional issues.”
So far, Sheikh Sabah’s main goal has been doubling down on Kuwait’s traditionally strong relations with its fellow Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) neighbor Saudi Arabia.
In fact, Sheikh Sabah's first diplomatic engagement was a visit to Jeddah on June 12, where he met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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