Kuwait’s late Emir Sheikh Nawaf’s funeral to be family-only affair

Saudi Gazette report

KUWAIT CITY — The Amiri Diwan of Kuwait has announced that the funeral of the late Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah will be limited to family members and relatives.

The Minister of the Amiri Diwan Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah conveyed this decision on Saturday, acknowledging the widespread expressions of grief from citizens and expatriates.

In a statement, the minister detailed that prayers for the late Emir will be conducted at the Bilal Bin Rabah Mosque at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, followed by the funeral later in the morning.

The new Emir, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, along with the Al-Sabah Family, will receive condolences at the Diwan of the Al-Sabah Family at Bayan Palace on Monday morning, and on Tuesday morning and afternoon.

Additionally, the Kuwait Municipality announced that flags across the country would be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect for the late Emir.

Mohammad Al-Mutairi, the municipality’s spokesman, said that all ministries, state agencies, and main roads would lower their flags.

Municipal teams are prepared to oversee these arrangements throughout the mourning period.

The Amiri Diwan had earlier confirmed the passing of the Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Saturday.