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.



OIC Condemns Ongoing Israeli Aggression Against Palestinians

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned Israel’s colonial practices. (SPA)
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned Israel’s colonial practices. (SPA)
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OIC Condemns Ongoing Israeli Aggression Against Palestinians

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned Israel’s colonial practices. (SPA)
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned Israel’s colonial practices. (SPA)

Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha called for urgent international intervention to protect civilians from the ongoing Israeli aggression and the continuing genocide against the Palestinian people, the Saudi Press Agency said on Monday.
In his address at the opening of the 40th ministerial session of the OIC Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC) in Istanbul, Taha underscored the committee's critical role in fostering economic cooperation among member states.
He reviewed a range of OIC initiatives aimed at bolstering social and economic collaboration to address developmental challenges within the member states.
Taha highlighted the substantial progress in trade among member countries and stressed the importance of effectively implementing trade programs and projects to meet the goal of achieving 25% intra-OIC trade by 2025.
Moreover, he emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation in the food and agriculture sectors, primarily to support rural communities in the least developed OIC countries.
Taha reiterated the importance of increased collaboration and synergy among all OIC member states and institutions to fulfill the organization's founding mission and objectives.