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.
