Khaled Al-Duwaisan

Khaled Abdulaziz Al-Duwaisan (born 15 August 1947) is a Kuwaiti diplomat. He was the ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1993 to 2022. He was Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in London.

Biography

Al-Duwaisan received his BA degree from Cairo University and his MBA in diplomacy from Kuwait University.

In March 2015, he was awarded the Grassroot Diplomat Initiative Award under the Policy Driver category for his work on interfaith dialogue and counter-terrorism.

On 19 July 2022, upon relinquishing his appointment as Ambassador from the State of Kuwait to the Court of St James's and upon retiring as Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Al-Duwaisan was awarded as Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG).

Durham University A doctoral fellowship named after Al-Duwaisan at Durham University's Ustinov College is awarded annually to postgraduate students focused on international and regional politics and security.