Kuwait's Emir appoints Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Sabah as Crown Prince.

Appointment

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah issued a decree nominating Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah as crown prince, the state news agency KUNA reported on Saturday, June 1, 2024. At 71 years old, Sheikh Sabah Khalid brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having previously served as Prime Minister from 2019 to 2022 under the reigns of the late Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah and Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah. Additionally, he held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2011 to 2019.


      He was formerly the country's prime minister.

      The ceremony took place following an Emiri order issued by the Emir last Saturday, which formally nominated Sheikh Sabah as the Crown Prince.

     

 

     


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