Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Biography

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Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah is a famous Kuwaiti Politician, who was born on Jun 25, 1937 in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Find Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah age, wife, net worth, height, weight, education, career, family, images, biography & more updates. Get information about Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah’s all key achievements or accomplishments, including professional and personal life detail.

Personal Profile About Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah

Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah is a member of the ruling family of Kuwait, belonging to the House of Sabah. He has been involved in various governmental and political roles in Kuwait. Members of the House of Sabah have played significant roles in the governance and leadership of Kuwait. In a surprising move in 2006, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, the half-brother of the then-current emir, was appointed as the crown prince. This decision marked a departure from the longstanding tradition of alternating the positions of emir and crown prince between the Al-Salem and Al-Jaber branches of the Al-Sabah family over the past 85 years.

Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah political career began when he was named the interior minister in March 1978. Later, in January 1988, he assumed the role of defense minister. In March 2009, the emir made the announcement that Sheikh Nawaf Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah would succeed his nephew, Nasser al-Mohammed al-Ahmed al-Sabah, as the new prime minister of Kuwait.

Before appointment of Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as crown prince, he played a crucial role in founding the modern police force of the state and also served as the deputy chief of the Kuwait National Guard. Here, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Wikipedia information is available. Also, read Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah biography

Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Passed Away

Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah passed away on Saturday December 16, 2023 at the age of 86 years. The news of Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah death has created a buzz in the Kuwait as he was the emir of Kuwait. Towards the end of November, Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah was urgently admitted to a hospital due to an undisclosed illness. Since then, Kuwait has been anxiously awaiting updates on Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah health. Reports from state-run news had earlier mentioned that he traveled to the United States in March 2021 for unspecified medical examinations. People from Kuwait mourn Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah death.

Kuwait state television interrupted regular programming with Quranic verses just before a solemn announcement was made.

"With deep sadness and sorrow, we— the Kuwaiti people, the Arab and Islamic nations, and the friendly peoples of the world— mourn the passing of His Highness the Emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, who has returned to his Lord today," stated Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah Al Sabah, the minister of his emiri court, as he delivered the concise statement.

Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah death makes the Kuwaiti people sad. Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah cause of death is disclosed so far by any officials.

Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Funeral

Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Funeral prayer will be held at the Bilal Bin Rabah Mosque at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday December 17, 2023, followed by the funeral later in the morning. The Amiri Diwan of Kuwait has declared that late Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah funeral will be a private affair, limited to family members and close relatives. Minister of the Amiri Diwan, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, announced this decision on Saturday, acknowledging the widespread expressions of grief from both citizens and expatriates.

Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Daughter

Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah daughter name is Sheikha al-Sabah. Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah has 4 sons, Ahmad, Faisal, Abdullah and Salem.

Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Age

Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah was born on 25 June 1935 in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah age was 86 years at the time he passed away. His zodiac sign is Cancer.

Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Net Worth

Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah net worth was $600 million. He served as a politician and head of Kuwait.