Emir of Kuwait has passed away

Saturday, 16 December 2023 14:13

By ARN News Staff

The Amiri Diwan of Kuwait announced the demise of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, at the age of 86 on Saturday.

In a statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Amiri Diwan said, "With deep grief and regret, we mourn to the Kuwaiti people, the Arab and Muslim nations and friendly people demise of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah who passed away today Saturday."

"We pray to His Almighty Allah so he may bestow upon the deceased his unlimited mercy and embrace his soul in his vast paradise."

The Council of Ministers have declared Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as the new Emir of Kuwait

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