June 3, 2024
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UAE leaders congratulate Kuwait’s new Crown Prince

Kuwait’s Emir appoints Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah as Crown Prince by decree….reports Asian Lite News

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent cables to His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, congratulating him on the occasion of his appointment as Crown Prince of Kuwait.

Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has issued a decree to appoint Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah as the Crown Prince of Kuwait, the media reported.

Born in 1953 in Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah previously served as Prime Minister in the country from 2019 to 2022, Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday.

Graduating from Kuwait University with a degree in political science, the new crown prince also once served as Kuwait’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and Foreign Minister.

Sheikh Mishal became Kuwait’s 17th ruler on December 16, 2023, succeeding his half-brother, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who passed away at the age of 86.

According to the Kuwaiti constitution, Mishal must name a new crown prince within one year.

Meanwhile, Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate messages to His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, congratulating him on his appointment as Crown Prince of Kuwait.

The messages were sent by Their Highnesses the Rulers, Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah; Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman; Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah; Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla of Umm Al Qaiwain; and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi of Ras Al Khaimah.

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