Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah Dies at 86

Half-Brother Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Named as Successor Amidst Political Deadlock

Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait, has died at the age of 86 after three years in power.
Sheikh Nawaf's half-brother, Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber, 83, has been named as his successor.
Sheikh Nawaf was seen as a consensus builder, focusing on resolving Kuwait's internal political disputes during his reign.
His term was marked by political deadlock, with eight governments formed under his rule.
Sheikh Nawaf issued several amnesties for political prisoners, earning him the nickname 'emir of pardons'.