How is the emir, or leader, of Kuwait likely different from the king of Saudi Arabia?

The emir of Kuwait is likely to have less power than the king of Saudi Arabia. The king of Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarch, meaning he has complete control over the government and its policies. The emir of Kuwait is a constitutional monarch, meaning he has limited power and must abide by the laws of the constitution. The king of Saudi Arabia also has more control over foreign policy and military decisions than the emir of Kuwait.