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Mishal Al-Ahmad

Who leads Kuwait? Mishal Al-Ahmad, Emir. Profile, record and power assessment from Magna Bureau leader index.

Last updated: October 2026

Emir — Kuwait

Record & power

Record score55.0
Power score75

How these scores work: Power measures how much governing authority this leader exercises right now — formal office, actual (not ceremonial) control, command of institutions, military, and coalition. Record measures what they have done — track record in office, accomplishments, and governance quality. A new strongman scores high on power, low on record; a constrained veteran scores the reverse. Monarchs, juntas, and elected leaders are measured by the same standard: who actually governs.

Country momentum 0 — Quarterly momentum: the Bureau's read on the country's trajectory over the last quarter, from −10 (deteriorating fast) to +10 (accelerating).

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KuwaitRankings

Mishal Al-Ahmad is the Emir of Kuwait. The Bureau scores this leader 75/100 on governing power and 55.0/100 on record in office. Power measures governing authority exercised now; record measures accomplishments and governance quality in office. Leadership scores use the same Grades model vintage as the country rankings.

Frequently asked questions

Who leads Kuwait?

Mishal Al-Ahmad leads Kuwait as Emir.

What is Mishal Al-Ahmad's leadership score?

Mishal Al-Ahmad has a leadership power score of 75 and a record score of 55.0.

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