Kuwait's Sheikh Nawaf: A short but tumultuous reign
Saturday, 16 December 2023 Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who served as Kuwait's emir for three years, had a long and influential career in top posts within the House of Sabah. He was defense minister during the 1990 Iraqi invasion and subsequent war, as well as interior minister during a battle against Islamist militants in 2005. Despite Kuwait's tumultuous history, Sheikh Nawaf maintained favor due to his low-key style. He became emir in 2020, succeeding his half-brother Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
The demise of Kuwait's 86-year-old Emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, signals the end of his low-key, three-year reign focused on resolving internal political strife. Kuwait state television interrupted regular programming with Quranic verses to announce the sombre news. The cause of Sheikh...
Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah has become Kuwait's new Emir following the death of Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah, aged 86, last week. Sheikh Mesha, was declared the Crown Prince just three years ago..
Kuwait named Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah its new Emir after the death of erstwhile Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah on Dec 16. Sheikh Meshal is the half-brother of the late..
Mourners attend the funeral of late Kuwait emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in Kuwait City who died at 86 years old after three years in power. He is succeeded by his half-brother, Sheikh Meshal,..
Saturday, 16 December 2023
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