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Kuwait Mourns the Death of Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah, who passed away at the age of 86, has been laid to rest in a private funeral attended by select relatives. The new emir, Sheikh Meshaal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, accompanied his half-brother's coffin, draped in a Kuwaiti flag. A 40-day mourning period has begun, and a three-day shutdown of government offices will last till Tuesday. Sheikh Nawaf held public service offices for six decades and was known as the "emir of pardons" for issuing numerous amnesties for political prisoners.

via Al Jazeera English|

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Kuwait Mourns Late Emir Sheikh Nawaf, Welcomes New Ruler

Kuwait's late Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah, known for his focus on domestic issues during his six-decade career in public service, was buried following a prayer service attended by his successor, Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, and members of the ruling Al Sabah family. Sheikh Meshal, who had been the de facto ruler since late 2021, is expected to continue key Kuwaiti foreign policies, including support for Gulf Arab unity and good ties with Riyadh. Sheikh Nawaf's three-year reign was marked by ill-health, and he was buried alongside his kin at Sulaibikhat cemetery. Dignitaries from around the world paid their respects, and Kuwaitis expressed hope for continued efforts to improve ties between the government and parliament under Sheikh Meshal's rule.

via Reuters|

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