Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah appointed Emir of Kuwait

Kuwait (QNN)- The former Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, has been appointed as Emir of Kuwait, announced Kuwait’s Council of Ministers, on Tuesday.

Sheikh Nawaf, 83, was temporarily given some of the Emir’s constitutional duties on July 18 when the Emir was admitted to hospital for medical checks. Under Kuwaiti law, in the absence of the Emir, the crown prince is appointed as acting ruler. Sheikh Nawaf was sworn in as crown prince in 2006, after Sheikh Sabah was appointed Emir.

The State of Kuwait declared an official mourning for a period of 40 days and the closure of official departments for a period of 3 days from today.

National Assembly Speaker, Marzouq Al Ghanim, said: “The National Assembly will hold a special session on Wednesday at 11am (12pm UAE time), during which Sheikh Nawaf will take the constitutional oath in accordance with Article 60 of the Kuwaiti constitution.”

Sheikh Nawaf was the Emir’s half brother, and held previously the position of Minister of Defence and the Minister of Interior.

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