Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al Sabah Dies at 86

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al Sabah at the National Assembly (parliament) in Kuwait City on February 20, 2006. (AFP)
Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al Sabah at the National Assembly (parliament) in Kuwait City on February 20, 2006. (AFP)
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Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al Sabah Dies at 86

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al Sabah at the National Assembly (parliament) in Kuwait City on February 20, 2006. (AFP)
Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al Sabah at the National Assembly (parliament) in Kuwait City on February 20, 2006. (AFP)

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al Sabah has died at 86, state television reported Saturday.

Kuwait state television broke into programming with Quranic verses just before a somber official made the announcement.

“With great sadness and sorrow, we — the Kuwaiti people, the Arab and Islamic nations, and the friendly peoples of the world — mourn the late His Highness the emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, who passed away to his Lord today,” Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Al Sabah, the minister of his emiri court, read the brief statement.

Authorities gave no cause of death.

Kuwait's deputy ruler and his half-brother, Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad Al Jaber, 83, was named his successor.

In late November, Sheikh Nawaf was rushed to hospital for an unspecified illness. State-run news previously reported that he traveled to the United States for unspecified medical checks in March 2021.

Sheikh Nawaf was sworn in as emir following the 2020 death of his predecessor, the late Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah. The breadth and depth of emotion over the loss of Sheikh Sabah, known for his diplomacy and peacemaking, was felt across the region.

Sheikh Nawaf previously served as Kuwait’s interior and defense minister.

Kuwait, a nation home to some 4.2 million people, has the world’s sixth-largest known oil reserves.



Saudi Interior Ministry's Continuous Efforts Enhance National Security Landscape

The Saudi Ministry of Interior has achieved remarkable results in its strategic indicators under Saudi Vision 2030’s Quality of Life Program. (SPA)
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has achieved remarkable results in its strategic indicators under Saudi Vision 2030’s Quality of Life Program. (SPA)
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Saudi Interior Ministry's Continuous Efforts Enhance National Security Landscape

The Saudi Ministry of Interior has achieved remarkable results in its strategic indicators under Saudi Vision 2030’s Quality of Life Program. (SPA)
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has achieved remarkable results in its strategic indicators under Saudi Vision 2030’s Quality of Life Program. (SPA)

The Saudi Ministry of Interior (MOI) has achieved remarkable results in its strategic indicators under Saudi Vision 2030’s Quality of Life Program.

The “Level of Trust in Security Services” indicator recorded an impressive 99.77% in 2023, surpassing the 2030 target by 111%. Additionally, the “Premeditated Murder Rate per 100,000 Population” indicator achieved an actual rate of 0.59, exceeding the 2030 target by 119%.

The MOI and its sectors have made significant advancements in their security and humanitarian systems across all levels. (SPA)

According to a statement by the MOI on Monday, these achievements are credited to the consistent support of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

The MOI and its sectors have made significant advancements in their security and humanitarian systems across all levels, delivering high-quality services to citizens, residents, and visitors alike. These efforts strengthen societal security and benefit all individuals residing in the Kingdom, contributing to a comprehensive national security renaissance, said the statement.

The “Level of Trust in Security Services” indicator recorded an impressive 99.77% in 2023, surpassing the 2030 target by 111%. (SPA)

This progress has been driven by initiatives such as “Pioneering Police Centers,” the “Unified Security Operations Center (911),” the “Unified Crime Classification System,” “Security Equipment,” and the enhancement of the “Aman Platform,” all of which underscore the Kingdom’s enduring commitment to safety and security.

These achievements are credited to the consistent support of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)