KUWAIT CITY — The Amiri Diwan of Kuwait announced on Saturday the passing of Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The news was confirmed in an official statement distributed by the Kuwait News Agency.

The statement from the Amiri Diwan expressed profound sorrow: "It is with immense sadness that we convey to the people of Kuwait, and to the Arab and Muslim communities around the world, the news of the passing of Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. His demise on Saturday marks a period of mourning for us all. We extend our heartfelt condolences." — KUNA