Kuwait's Amir accepted the resignation of the prime minister and his cabinet on Monday, KUNA reported, asking them to continue important duties until a new cabinet is sworn in.
Prime Minister Shaikh Jaber Al Mubarak Al Hamad Al Sabah tendered his resignation earlier on Monday to the Amir, Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, who has the final say in state matters.
Local media, quoting members of parliament, said a cabinet shakeup had been expected.
Lawmakers were preparing this week to discuss a no-confidence vote in Information Minister Shaikh Mohammed Al Sabah after he was questioned over violations of budgetary and legislative rules, Kuwait Times said in a report.
Kuwait has the oldest legislature among the Gulf states. The latest government was formed in February.