UAE declares 3-day mourning period to condole Kuwaiti Emir’s death

The UAE has officially declared a three-day period of mourning following the demise of Kuwait’s ruling Emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, on Saturday.

According to a statement released by WAM, the state news agency, the mourning period has been confirmed for three days, during which flags will be flown at half-mast across all official departments within the country, as well as at the nation’s embassies and diplomatic missions abroad.

The Kuwaiti royal court had earlier confirmed the passing of the country’s leader on Saturday.

In a statement, they expressed deep sorrow, mourning the loss of Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, the Emir of the State of Kuwait.

UAE leaders condole death of Kuwait’s Emir

Leading the tributes, the UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, conveyed his condolences. The Presidential Court issued a statement expressing mourning for Sheikh Nawaf’s passing.

رحم الله الشيخ نواف الأحمد الجابر الصباح وتغمده بواسع رحمته ومغفرته، وخالص العزاء وعميق المواساة إلى آل الصباح الكرام والشعب الكويتي الشقيق في هذا المصاب الجلل. لقد كان الراحل الكبير قائدًا حكيمًا قام بدور كبير في تعزيز العلاقات الإماراتية-الكويتية ودعم العمل الخليجي المشترك.

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) December 16, 2023

Meanwhile, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, offered condolences in a post, highlighting the late Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah’s six-decade service to his country, his dedication, and his honorable journey.

عزاؤنا لأهلنا في الكويت .. ولإخواننا أسرة آل الصباح في وفاة المغفور له بإذن الله الشيخ نواف الأحمد الصباح .. خدم وطنه ستة عقود .. وأدى أمانته بكل إخلاص .. وحط رحاله عند غفور كريم .. نسأل الله له الفردوس الأعلى من الجنة .. وإنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون .. pic.twitter.com/RfRiMjUqsw

— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) December 16, 2023