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

More from International News

US, Iran no closer to ending war as Tehran's response awaited

A state of relative calm prevailed around the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, after days of sporadic flare-ups, as the United States waited for Iran's response to its latest proposals to end more than two months of fighting and begin peace talks.
Magyar sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on promises of change

Centre-right leader Peter Magyar was sworn in as Hungary's prime minister on Saturday, propelled into office on promises of change after years of economic stagnation and strained ties with key allies under his predecessor Viktor Orban.
Putin attends scaled-back WW2 victory parade

Russia held its most scaled-back Victory Day parade in years on Saturday due to the threat of attack from Ukraine, where victory for Moscow's forces has proven elusive more than four years into the deadliest European conflict since World War II.
Bahrain says it has arrested 41 people 'linked to Iran's IRGC'

Bahrain’s interior ministry said on Saturday it had arrested 41 people it said were linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC).
Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

US President Donald Trump on Friday announced on social media that there would be a three-day ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine from May 9 until May 11.

News

UAE President, VPs congratulate Hungarian PM on taking oath
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Péter Magyar on the occasion of taking the oath of office as Prime Minister of Hungary.
Lebanon's Aoun expresses solidarity during call with H.H. Sheikh Mohamed
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has strongly condemned Iranian attacks on UAE during a call with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Bridge opens near Dubai's World Trade Centre to ease congestion
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new bridge near the World Trade Centre as part of a wider project aimed at reducing congestion and improving traffic flow in the area.

Emir of Kuwait has passed away

More from International News

News

Our Shows

Quick Links

Listen on the Go

Emir of Kuwait has passed away

Share

More from International News

News

Our Shows

Quick Links

Listen on the Go