Sheikh Nawaf appointed as Kuwait Emir. He was sworn in as crown prince in 2006 after Sheikh Sabah was became Emir
Event Location
Kuwait , Kuwait
Start Time
30 September 2020, 12:00 AM
End Time
10 October 2020, 12:00 AM
Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmed Al Sabah has been appointed Emir of Kuwait.
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.
The crown prince and the Emir’s half brother, was previously the Minister of Defence and the Minister of Interior.
National Assembly Speaker, Marzouq Al Ghanim, said: "The National Assembly will hold a special session on Wednesday at 11:00am, during which Sheikh Nawaf will take the constitutional oath in accordance with Article 60 of the Kuwaiti constitution."
Sheikh Nawaf played a key role in maintaining the stability and security of the Gulf and played an active role in the meetings of the interior ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with the aim to joining forces against common threats.
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