His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, extends his best wishes to the new Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Sabah, through a post on the social media platform X this morning.
I wish my brother Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah success in leading the State of Kuwait towards further progress and prosperity in various fields. Together, we will continue to strengthen our bonds of unity and advance joint Gulf action for the benefit of our people.
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) December 17, 2023
Sheikh Meshal, the Crown Prince of Kuwait and half-brother to the former ruler Sheikh Nawaf Al Sabah took on the position of Emir of Kuwait following the passing of his half-brother on December 16, 2023, at the age of 86.
Upon the passing of the former Kuwaiti ruler, HH Sheikh Mohamed also “mourned and prayed to Allah Almighty to rest his soul in Paradise and to grant patience and solace to the Al Sabah family, the State of Kuwait, and its people” based on the news provided by UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
As per the directives of HH Sheikh Mohamed, the UAE will observe a three-day state mourning period from December 16 to December 18. During this time, the UAE flag will be flown at half-mast at all official departments, embassies, and diplomatic missions abroad.
It can be recalled that upon the death of the former Kuwaiti ruler, HH Sheikh Mohamed also expressed his condolences through a post on the social media platform X.
I extend my sincere condolences to the Kuwaiti government and people over the passing of Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Our heartfelt sympathies are with his family and the entire nation, and we pray that God rests his soul in eternal peace.
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) December 16, 2023
