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world-news2 years ago

World Mourns the Death of Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf

Gulf countries and leaders from around the world express their condolences and mourn the death of Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah. Public offices in Kuwait will be closed for three days, and a state mourning period of 40 days has been announced. Sheikh Nawaf's half-brother, Crown Prince Sheikh Meshaal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, has been named the new emir. Various countries, including Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, the United Kingdom, Kosovo, and the United Nations General Assembly, have all expressed their sorrow and offered their condolences on the emir's passing.

politics2 years ago

Succession in Kuwait: Sheikh Nawaf's Death and Sheikh Meshaal's Appointment

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah has passed away at the age of 86. His half-brother, Sheikh Meshaal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, 83, has been named as his successor. Sheikh Nawaf, who ruled for three years, was known for his modesty and efforts towards reconciliation and opening up the parliament to all voices. Sheikh Meshaal is described as an "insider and outsider" and is expected to continue the preservation and progress of Kuwait. The country had faced economic challenges during Sheikh Nawaf's reign, including a fall in oil prices and the COVID-19 pandemic.