The Amiri Diwan of Kuwait has announced the demise of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, on Saturday.

In a statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Amiri Diwan stated, "With deep grief and regret, we mourn to the Kuwaiti people, the Arab and Muslim nations and friendly people the demise of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who passed away on Saturday.

"We pray to His Almighty Allah that He may bestow upon the deceased His unlimited mercy and embrace his soul in His vast paradise."