KUWAIT, Sept 30 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwaiti Crown Prince, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, yesterday, was named the new Emir, after the death of the late Emir, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government prays for the success of the new ruler, in his efforts to ensure the security and growth of the country, Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister, Anas Al-Saleh, said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sheikh Nawaf was born on June 25, 1937. He had served as the minister of interior from 1978 to 1988, when he was appointed as minister of defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Feb 7, 2006, he was named crown prince.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Oct 16, 2013, a royal decree was issued to name Sheikh Nawaf as first deputy prime minister and minister of interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The late Kuwaiti Emir, Sheikh Sabah, passed away at the age of 91, yesterday, according to the Amiri Diwan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was admitted to hospital in Kuwait on July 18, for a medical check-up and had a “successful” surgery a day later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On July 23, the Emir left for the United States, to complete medical treatment, following his surgery.– NNN-KUNA <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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