Kuwait announces Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah as new emir

His predecessor Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah will be laid to rest on Sunday in ceremonies limited to close relatives

By Ibrahim Khazin

KUWAIT (AA) - Kuwait on Saturday announced the appointment of Al-Sabah Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber as the country's new emir, succeeding Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, who just passed away at the age of 86.

In a statement, the Kuwaiti Cabinet officially proclaimed Sheikh Meshal the country’s new emir. Under constitutional arrangements in Kuwait, the crown prince takes the reins of power when it is his turn.

Separately, the late emir is set to be laid to rest on Sunday in ceremonies limited to close relatives. The Emiri Diwan, in a statement, said the ceremonies will take place at the Bilal ibn Rabah Mosque in Kuwait City.

The emir and the royal family will be receiving condolences at Bayan Palace on Monday and Tuesday.

The Kuwaiti government, in an official statement, also expressed condolences for the late emir, announcing a mourning period of 40 days and the closure of official departments for three days.

* Writing by Rania Abu Shamala

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