Like his immediate predecessor, Kuwait’s new ruler is taking over in his 80s and will be confronted with the same economy-hobbling political dysfunction that has for years doomed reforms.Most Read …
Kuwait ruler Sheikh Nawaf dies at 86 after weeks in hospital
Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Kuwait’s ruling emir, has died aged 86 after a three-year reign. Kuwait state television broke into programming with Quranic verses just before a sombre official made …
Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf dies, Sheikh Meshal named as successor
Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, 83, who has been Kuwait’s de facto ruler since 2021, when the frail emir handed over most his duties, was named as Sheikh Nawaf’s successor.
Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf dies, Sheikh Meshal named as successor
Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, 83, who has been Kuwait’s de facto ruler since 2021, when the frail emir handed over most his duties, was named as Sheikh Nawaf’s successor.
RPT-NEWSMAKER-For Kuwait’s new emir, Saudi ties are seen as key
Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah was named as Kuwait’s new emir on Saturday after the death of his brother Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah aged 86. Sheikh Meshal, 83, spent much of his career helping …
UPDATE 1-For Kuwait’s new emir, Saudi ties are seen as key
Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah was named as Kuwait’s new emir on Saturday after the death of his brother Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah aged 86. Sheikh Meshal, 83, spent much of his career helping …
Sheikh Mohammed mourns the death of Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf
Sheikh Mohammed said, “Our condolences to the people of Kuwaiti and to our brothers of Al Sabah family over the passing of the late Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, who devoted himself to serve his …
Sheikh Mohammed mourns the death of Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf
Sheikh Mohammed said, “Our condolences to the people of Kuwaiti and to our brothers of Al Sabah family over the passing of the late Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, who devoted himself to serve his …
Kuwait’s Ruling Emir Sheikh Nawaf Dies Aged 86: Royal Court
The emir of oil-rich Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, died on Saturday, the royal court said, after three years in power. He was 86. “With great sadness and sorrow, we mourn… the death of …
Kuwait’s Ruling Emir Sheikh Nawaf Dies Aged 86: Royal Court
The emir of oil-rich Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, died on Saturday, the royal court said, after three years in power. He was 86. “With great sadness and sorrow, we mourn… the death of …