NNA - The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, passed away, the state's Amiri Diwan announced on Saturday. He was 86.

Prior to the announcement, Kuwait's state TV interrupted regular programming to cut to Quranic verses, signalling a death in the royal family.

A couple of weeks ago, Sheikh Nawaf was admitted to a hospital due to a emergency health issue but it was later declared that his condition stabilised. --- Khaleej Times