THE EMIR OF KUWAIT: Kuwait’s head of state Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah died on Saturday. Here he signs the condolence book after Queen Elizabeth’s death on 19 September 2022. Photo: POOL / Reuters / NTB
This is reported by the country’s state channel. The emir lived to be 86 years old.
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- The Emir of Kuwait, Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah, has died.
- The emir was rushed to hospital at the end of November, and his state of health has since been unknown to the public.
- Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Jabar, 83 years old, is next in line to the throne.
- Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah has led the country since September 30, 2020, and has had a long career in the Kuwaiti government, including as Minister of Defense.
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Emir of Kuwait A title used by monarchs or rulers in Muslim countries. It is about the same as a king or queen. Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah has died, aged 86, reports the country’s state channel.
On Saturday morning, the Kuwaiti state channel interrupted its regular broadcast schedule and instead broadcast verses from the Koran.
It was interpreted as a sign that a member of the royal family had died. This was later confirmed:
– We mourn with great sadness… the death of Sheikh Sheikh This is a title of honor in the Arab world. It is often used for leaders or elders in a group. Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait, said in a statement from a Kuwaiti court during the telecast, according to Al Jazeera.
At the end of November, the Sheikh was rushed to hospital with an illness unknown to the public. Since then, there has been little news about the emir’s state of health, according to AP News.
Next in line of succession is Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Jabar. He is 83 years old and thus by all accounts the world’s oldest crown prince.
In March 2021, the emir was for medical treatment in the United States, according to the country’s state-run media.
Here is Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah in 2006, during the period as crown prince of Kuwait. Photo: YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP / NTB
Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah has ruled the country for three years, since 30 September 2020, after being appointed by the country’s National Assembly.
He succeeded his late half-brother, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, after being named Crown Prince on 7 February 2006.
The late Emir al-Ahmad al-Sabah has participated in the country’s government in various positions since 1962.
Before becoming emir, al Ahmad al-Sabah had a long career within Kuwait’s government, including as minister of defense and interior.
Kuwait is located in the Middle East and has just under 4.5 million inhabitants.
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Published: 16.12.23 at 11:03
Updated: 16.12.23 at 11:36 a.m
2023-12-16 10:03:32
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