The emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, on Saturday (Dec 16), died at the age of 86, after being in power for three years, said the royal court. “With great sadness and sorrow, we – the Kuwaiti people, the Arab and Islamic nations, and the friendly peoples of the world – mourn the late His Highness the Emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, who passed away to his Lord today,” said a statement aired on Kuwaiti state television.

Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf dies at 86, Sheikh Meshal, 83, named successor

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah was taken to hospital on Wednesday (November 29) after an emergency surrounding his health, state news agency KUNA reported.

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Nawaf taken to hospital after emergency: Report

Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on Sunday visited Kuwait to extend the condolences of the US administration to the country's leaders after the death of its emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

US defence chief in Kuwait after death of emir

Kuwait on Wednesday swore in its new emir, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and prepared to receive the body of his half-brother, the late ruler Sheikh Sabah who died in the US at the age of 91.

Kuwait swears in new emir after death of ruler