2023-12-16 14:16:30
Kuwait Mourns the Death of King Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah at Age 86
The oil-rich nation of Kuwait is in mourning after the death of its ruler, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, at the age of 86. The Kuwaiti government announced the news with “great sadness and grief” in a statement broadcast on state television.
Sheikh Nawaf had been in power for three years before his passing. In November, he was hospitalized due to health problems, but was later reported to be in stable condition. His death comes as a shock to many in the country.
Appointed as Crown Prince in 2006 by his brother, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Sheikh Nawaf took over as king after his brother’s passing in September 2020 at the age of 91.
During his time in power, Sheikh Nawaf had to navigate the country through a crisis caused by falling oil prices in 2020. Now, much attention is expected to be placed on the future leadership of Kuwait, particularly on whether a younger generation of rulers will be brought in as the next king.
The spotlight is particularly on current crown prince Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, another brother of the late king, who is 83 years old. His role and the potential for a transition to a new generation of leadership will likely be closely monitored in the coming days and weeks. The death of Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah marks the end of an era for Kuwait and leaves a leadership vacuum that will need to be filled.
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