HH The Amir mourns the death of Kuwaiti Amir, declares three-day national mourning
HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Saturday mourned, with great sorrow and sadness, the death of Kuwait’s Amir HH Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, who passed away today.
HH the Amir also announced a three-day mourning period in Qatar and ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff.
Sheikh Tamim said the Arab and Islamic nation of Kuwait lost a wise leader whose policy was characterized by loyalty to his homeland and its people, keenness to strengthen the common Gulf bond, and dedication to espousing the pivotal causes of Kuwait. He also supported security, stability, and peace in the region and the world.
Sheikh Tamim prayed to Allah, the Almighty, to bestow His mercy and forgiveness upon Sheikh Nawaf, dwell him in Paradise along with the righteous and the faithful, fully recompense him for his good deeds to his homeland and nation, and to inspire the honourable ruling family and the brotherly Kuwaiti people with patience and solace.
The statement said the news of HH Sheikh Nawaf’s passing was received with hearts filled with faith in Allah and his Providence, and with great sorrow and deep sadness.
HH the Amir prayed to the Almighty Allah to recompense HH Sheikh Nawaf fully for his good deeds, to have mercy on his soul and rest it in peace in paradise along with the righteous and the faithful.
He also prayed that Allah helps the royal family, the Kuwaiti people, and the Arab and Islamic nations with patience and solace on His Highness’ loss.
“Indeed, to God we belong, and to God we shall return,” the statement said.
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