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world2 years ago

Kuwait's Ruling Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah Passes Away at 86

Kuwait's ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, has passed away at the age of 86 after a three-year reign focused on resolving internal political disputes. His half-brother, Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber, has been named the new emir. Sheikh Nawaf's tenure was marked by domestic issues, including overhauling Kuwait's welfare system and resolving political impasses. He was known for his low-key approach and efforts to promote stability in the Middle East. Kuwait, a staunch U.S. ally, is home to the world's sixth-largest known oil reserves.

via NPR|
#emir#gulf-arab-countries#kuwait
world-news2 years ago

Death of Kuwait's Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, aged 86

Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, the ruler of Kuwait, has passed away at the age of 86. The cause of his death has not been disclosed, but he had been hospitalized last month for an emergency health issue. Sheikh Nawaf became the emir of Kuwait in 2020 following the death of his brother, Sheikh Sabah. During his reign, he focused on domestic issues and faced political disputes, including the overhaul of Kuwait's welfare system. Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah is the designated successor. Egypt has declared three days of mourning for Sheikh Nawaf's passing.

via Fox News|
#death#kuwait#ruler
world2 years ago

Kuwait's Ruling Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah Passes Away at 86

Kuwait's ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, has passed away at the age of 86. The cause of death has not been disclosed. His half-brother, Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber, is expected to succeed him as the world's oldest crown prince. Sheikh Nawaf's reign focused on domestic issues, including political disputes and the overhaul of Kuwait's welfare system. He issued amnesty decrees to defuse government standoffs and saw the restoration of ties between Gulf Cooperation Council states. Kuwait, a US ally since the 1991 Gulf War, has the world's sixth-largest known oil reserves.

via New York Post |
#kuwait#middle-east#ruling-emir
world-news2 years ago

Kuwait's Ruling Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah Passes Away, Sheikh Meshal Named Successor

Kuwait's ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, has died at the age of 86 after a three-year reign focused on resolving internal political disputes. His half-brother, Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber, is expected to take over as Kuwait's ruler. Sheikh Nawaf's term was marked by domestic issues, including an overhaul of Kuwait's welfare system and political impasses. Kuwait, a key U.S. ally, has the world's sixth-largest known oil reserves and hosts thousands of American troops.

via The Associated Press|
#gulf-cooperation-council#kuwait#political-disputes