Sheikh Meshal Declared Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf to Be Laid to Rest on Sunday

Kuwait's Crown Prince, Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah meets Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (not pictured) at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, August 29, 2023. (Reuters)
Kuwait's Crown Prince, Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah meets Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (not pictured) at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, August 29, 2023. (Reuters)
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Sheikh Meshal Declared Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf to Be Laid to Rest on Sunday

Kuwait's Crown Prince, Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah meets Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (not pictured) at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, August 29, 2023. (Reuters)
Kuwait's Crown Prince, Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah meets Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (not pictured) at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, August 29, 2023. (Reuters)

Minister of Kuwait's Amiri Diwan Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah al-Muarak Al Sabah announced on Saturday that late Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah will be laid to rest on Sunday.

The funeral will be limited to his family and held at the Bilal bin Rabah mosque in the al-Siddiq region.

Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah and the ruling family will receive condolences at the Bayan palace on Monday and Tuesday.

Earlier, the National Assembly held an extraordinary meeting at the palace to declare Sheikh Meshal as Sheikh Nawaf’s successor.

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of State for Ministerial Affairs and Minister of State for National Assembly Affairs Essa Al-Kandari said Sheikh Nawaf passed away after a long career of accomplishments and dedication to Kuwait.

He dedicated his life to serving his country and Arab and Islamic nations, he added.

On behalf of the government, he wished Sheikh Meshal health and success.

He hoped he would be dedicated to Kuwait and its people, ensuring its security and prosperity.



Saudi Arabia: Political Solution Only Way to Resolve Sudan’s Crisis

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the Cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the Cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia: Political Solution Only Way to Resolve Sudan’s Crisis

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the Cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the Cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi government urged on Tuesday the warring parties in Sudan to reach a ceasefire, end the conflict and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need.

It stressed that a political solution was the only way to end the crisis, reiterating the need to commit to the Jeddah Declaration signed on May 11, 2023.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session that was held in Riyadh.

The ministers reviewed regional developments and Saudi Arabia’s tireless efforts, along with the international community, to establish peace and security in the region.

These efforts were demonstrated in its hosting of the inaugural meeting of the Global Alliance for Implementation of the Two-State Solution. Ninety countries and regional and international organizations took part to discuss establishing an independent Palestinian state.

The cabinet also highlighted the Kingdom's call for a joint Arab-Islamic follow-up summit this month, which will address the continued Israeli assault on Palestinian and Lebanese territories.

Crown Prince Mohammed briefed the cabinet on his meetings and talks with leaders of several brotherly and friendly countries, which focused on relations and ways to boost them in various fields.

Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary told the Saudi Press Agency that the Cabinet praised the outcome of the third meeting of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council security committee, and the initiatives carried out that contribute to advancing the strong fraternal relations toward new horizons.

The Cabinet commended the outcome of the second ministerial meeting of the Saudi-Indian Strategic Partnership Council economic and investment committee. It noted the progress toward achieving the two countries' common goals, particularly in the fields of industry, infrastructure, technology, agriculture, food security, climate sciences, and sustainable transportation.

The Cabinet discussed the Kingdom's participation in the recent G20 meetings, where it highlighted efforts to promote sustainability in education, invest in innovation and entrepreneurship, and its ongoing contributions in addressing global health challenges.

On the domestic level, the Cabinet noted the Kingdom's significant advancement, of 15 places, in the 2023 international tourist revenue rankings compared to 2019, leading the top 50 rankings in upward movement. This achievement underscores the Kingdom's global leadership and ongoing success in the tourism sector.