Kuwait Emir Leaves for Germany on Private Visit

Kuwait's new Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah gestures as he takes the oath of office at the parliament, in Kuwait City, Kuwait September 30, 2020. REUTERS/Stephanie McGehee/File Photo
Kuwait's new Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah gestures as he takes the oath of office at the parliament, in Kuwait City, Kuwait September 30, 2020. REUTERS/Stephanie McGehee/File Photo
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Kuwait Emir Leaves for Germany on Private Visit

Kuwait's new Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah gestures as he takes the oath of office at the parliament, in Kuwait City, Kuwait September 30, 2020. REUTERS/Stephanie McGehee/File Photo
Kuwait's new Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah gestures as he takes the oath of office at the parliament, in Kuwait City, Kuwait September 30, 2020. REUTERS/Stephanie McGehee/File Photo

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah left on Thursday for Germany on a private visit.

The Emir was seen off at the airport by Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim, and Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled Al Sabah, in addition to senior state’s officials, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.

Kuwait's crown prince has been asked to carry out some of Emir Sheikh Nawaf's constitutional duties based on an Emiri decree issued in November.

Sheikh Nawaf has become the country’s ruler on Sep. 29, 2020, after the passing away of his brother late Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad.



Thunderstorms to Continue Across Saudi Arabia Until Monday

The Saudi Directorate-General of Civil Defense warned on Saturday that thunderstorms will continue across the Kingdom until Monday. (SPA)
The Saudi Directorate-General of Civil Defense warned on Saturday that thunderstorms will continue across the Kingdom until Monday. (SPA)
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Thunderstorms to Continue Across Saudi Arabia Until Monday

The Saudi Directorate-General of Civil Defense warned on Saturday that thunderstorms will continue across the Kingdom until Monday. (SPA)
The Saudi Directorate-General of Civil Defense warned on Saturday that thunderstorms will continue across the Kingdom until Monday. (SPA)

The Saudi Directorate-General of Civil Defense (DGCD) warned on Saturday that thunderstorms will continue across the Kingdom until Monday.

It called on people to exercise caution, to remain in safe places and avoid valleys and areas prone to flooding.

It said the Makkah region, including the Holy City, Jeddah, Al-Jumum, Al-Kamil, Al-Kharmah, Turabah, Raniyah, Al-Muwayh, Al-Qunfudhah, Al-Laith, Taif, Maysan, Adham, Al-Ardiyat, Bahra, Khulais, and Rabigh, will be affected by moderate to heavy rains, leading to torrential rains, hail, and dust-stirring winds.

The Riyadh region will be affected by moderate to heavy rains, including Afif, Al-Quwayiyah, Al-Dawadmi, Az-Zulfi, Al-Ghat, Shaqra, Thadiq, Marat, Al-Majma'ah, and Rimah, and light to moderate rains in the capital Riyadh, Hawtah Bani Tamim, Al-Hariq, Al-Muzahmiyyya, Al-Kharj, Harimla, Ad-Diriyah, and Dharma.

Moderate to heavy rains will affect the regions of Madinah, Hail, Al-Qassim, Tabuk, Al-Jawf, the Northern Borders, the Eastern Region, Al-Baha, Aseer, and Jazan.