The move came after after a car bomb ripped through a security headquarters in Mansoura, killing at least 16 people.
The move could pave the way for a cabinet reshuffle.
Experts from the six world powers and Iran have to settle the practical details of the accord.
Prince Mishaal replaces Prince Khaled al-Faisal, who has been made education minister.
The convicted man’s lawyer said the ruling against Kuwaiti Mohammad al-Mikhyal was “harsh” and did not take into account his mental health problems.
The decision has been passed by the EU Council of ministers, but requires final approval from the European Parliament.
Former Saudi intelligence chief Prince Turki bin Faisal said the two nations did not provide the necessary aid to the rebel unit.
Iranian media have said Tehran is in serious talks with Russia to construct new nuclear power stations.
The U.S. Defense Secretary met with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad and Defence Minister Hamad bin Ali al-Attiyah.
Protesters, including nine former lawmakers, stormed parliament in 2011 demanding it should be sacked.
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah proposed two years ago for a stronger union with Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and the United Arab Emirates.
A meeting of military officers, diplomats and analysts took place during a security conference in Bahrain last weekend.
Qatari foreign minister Khaled al-Attiyah said the GCC deserved a place at the table as essential partners in regional stability.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visited the UAE as part of a regional tour to improve relations with the GCC.
The Kremlin said Putin and Prince Bandar discussed plans for a long-delayed international peace conference on Syria.
The Gulf state is currently home to the US 5th Fleet.
Nabeel Rajab was sentenced in 2012 to two years in prison for cases related to organising and participating in protests.
Sheikh Mohammed urges nation to accelerate growth and warns against complacency during his address on the UAE’s 42nd National Day.
Iran’s foreign minister said that the nuclear deal reached in Geneva on Nov. 24 should not be seen as a threat.
Sheikh Khalifa also commended Dubai’s Expo 2020 win during his address on the occasion of the UAE’s 42nd National Day.
In Kuwait the authorities have resumed the monitoring of sermons.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar are the main backers of the Syrian National Coalition and the Free Syrian Army.
UAE’s Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed is expected to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and other officials.
Iran signed an interim deal with six world powers to curb its nuclear programme.
As per the deal signed on Sunday, Iran will curb its nuclear programme in exchange for initial sanctions relief
Under the deal, signed on Sunday, Iran is being given relief from sanctions in return for curbs to its nuclear programme.
The agreement between Iran and the United States, France, Germany, Britain, China and Russia was nailed down after more than four days of negotiations.
There is a perception that America is an increasingly reluctant regional policeman.
The soft loans will be granted through the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, said emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah
The loans would come on top of investments by Kuwaiti companies in a number of sectors.