Kuwait City, 29th September, 2020:
Kuwait Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad passed away at 91, the Deputy Minister of Amiri Diwan, Sheikh Ali Al Jarrah Al Sabah, announced on Kuwait TV today.
Sheikh Sabah ruled Kuwait since 2006 and steered its foreign policy for more than 50 years. His designated successor is his brother, Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah. “With the utmost sadness and grief for the Kuwaiti people, the Islamic and Arab world and people of friendly nations, the Emiri Diwan mourns the death of Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, the emir of Kuwait,” his office said.
The Emir was admitted to hospital on July 18 for medical checks and then, a day later, underwent a successful surgery. On July 23, the Emir was flown to the United States to complete his medical treatment. The Emir’s office did not disclose the reason for the surgery or details of what treatment the Emir was going to receive in the US.
UAE president His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, declared three days of mourning and flags at half-mast in honour of Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, condolded the Emir’s passing. He tweeted: Our sincere condolences go to the Al-Sabah family and the people of Kuwait. Sheikh Sabah epitomised wisdom, tolerance, and peace and he was a great pioneer of Gulf cooperation. He served Kuwait with honor and grace, and his work will never be forgotten. May God have mercy on him.
My heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait. In this moment of grief our thoughts are with the Al-Sabah family and the people of the State of Kuwait.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 29, 2020
I am extremely saddened to hear of the demise of Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. I extend my deepest condolences to the Kuwaiti Government and its people on this tragic loss. May Allah rest his soul in peace. pic.twitter.com/9VW1FsmtTM
— Hussain Sajwani (@HussainSajwani) September 29, 2020
السلام والريادة الإنسانية والتقدم والشغف بصناعة مستقبل أفضل للكويت ولمنطقتنا… يرحل عنا صاحب السمو الشيخ صباح الأحمد الجابر الصباح أمير دولة الكويت..سنفتقد قائداً استثنائياً تاركاً إرثاً من العطاء والإنسانية…نسأل الله أن يتغمده بواسع رحمته ويلهم أهلنا في الكويت الصبر والسلوان. pic.twitter.com/Qzz658mhVs
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) September 29, 2020
كلي حزن واسى لوفاة أمير الكويت الشيخ صباح الأحمد الصباح. أقدم خالص التعازي للحكومة الكويتية وشعبها على مصابهم الجلل. رحمه الله تعالى واسكنه فسيح جناته. pic.twitter.com/5pvs7qfpmS
— Hussain Sajwani (@HussainSajwani) September 29, 2020