Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf dies, Sheikh Meshal named as successor

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 Nawaf's death remains undisclosed. Following his passing, Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al-Sabah is named as the new emir, according to Kuwait's cabinet. The late emir's health had been a matter of concern since late November when he was rushed to the hospital. Sheikh Nawaf's leadership, marked by domestic challenges and diplomatic efforts, now transitions to Sheikh Meshaal amid regional and global attention. #KuwaitEmir #SheikhNawaf #SheikhMeshaal #LeadershipTransition #PoliticalDiplomacy #KuwaitPolitics #GulfRegion #RegionalStability #CrownPrince #MiddleEastNews #OilRichNation #GovernmentLeadership #USAlly #PoliticalLegacy #KuwaitNews #Sheikhdom ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~

Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, brother of the late Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah, has been named as Kuwait's new emir. He has spent much of his career in the...

Officially taking over from his half-brother Sheikh Nawaf, who passed away on Saturday, Sheikh Meshal is faced with the task of pulling the country out of...