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Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah dies: State television

The emir of the oil-rich state died after three years in power. He was 86.

Kuwait's Emir Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah gestures as he takes the oath of office at the parliament, in Kuwait City, Kuwait on Sept. 30, 2020. (Credit: Stephanie McGehee/File Photo/Reuters)

DUBAI — Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah has died, the Kuwait's state TV reported on Saturday.

The emir of oil-rich Kuwait died after three years in power. He was 86, the royal court said.

"With great sadness and sorrow, we mourn ... the death of Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait," said a statement aired on Kuwaiti state television.

DUBAI — Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf
al-Ahmad al-Sabah has died, the Kuwait's state TV reported on
Saturday.

The emir of oil-rich Kuwait died after three years in power. He was 86, the royal court said.

"With great sadness and sorrow, we mourn ... the death of Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait," said a statement aired on Kuwaiti state television.