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Today, Sunday, Kuwait bid farewell to its late Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabahwho passed away yesterday, and was buried after a career that lasted 6 decades in public work, during which his focus was mainly on internal issues.
The body of the deceased, wrapped in the Kuwaiti flag, was transported in a special ceremony, broadcast live on Kuwait TV, to the Sulaibikhat Cemetery, where he was buried.
Amir participated Kuwait New Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (83 years old) performing funeral prayers for the deceased in Bilal bin Rabah Mosque in Al-Siddiq area.
The prayer was attended by Sheikh Ahmed Nawaf Al-Sabah, Prime Minister and son of the late Emir, Speaker of the National Assembly Ahmed Al-Saadoun, and former Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah, in addition to a group of citizens and members of the ruling family.
The late Emir assumed power for a period of slightly more than 3 years, during which he suffered from severe health problems, which in any case was a relatively short period, as his predecessor, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah In power for about 14 years.
In late 2021, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad delegated most of his powers to his successor, Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who has since become the de facto ruler of the country.
The late prince was admitted to the hospital at the end of last November due to an emergency health problem.
Under the constitution, the prince has a year to choose the new crown prince, but usually the ruling family plays a role in the selection, which is made by consensus, and he must obtain approval. National Assembly (Parliament).
