Kuwait’s New Ruler’s First Job is To Fix Its Old Problems
Born in 1940, he is the brother of three former rulers and the successor of a half-brother. Like his immediate predecessor, Kuwait's new ruler will take office in his 80s and face the same economic-hampering political dysfunction that has frustrated reforms for years. But this successor government will have similarities as well as differences, and […]
India Announces One-Day State Mourning After Kuwait’s Ruling Emir Death
The ruling chief died on Saturday at the age of 86 (File) New Delhi: The government announced a day of national mourning on Sunday following the death of Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah. The ruling party leader died on Saturday at the age of 86. In a communication to all […]
Kuwait’s ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, dead at age 86
Kuwait's ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah, 86, has died, state television reported on Saturday. Kuwaiti television inserted a Quranic verse into its program shortly before making the announcement. In late November, Sheikh Nawaf was rushed to hospital with an unknown illness. Since then, the small, oil-rich country has been waiting for news about his […]
