And now Sheikh Jaber Al Sabah of Kuwait, departs...
Jan 15th 2006, 9:03 am
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And now Sheikh Jaber Al Sabah of Kuwait, departs...
Kuwaiti emir dies
Agencies
Kuwait: Kuwait's emir Shaikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah has died, state television reported on Sunday.
The emir's health has deteriorated since he suffered a brain haemorrhage five years ago.
The royal court statement carried by state news agency KUNA said the emir, who had ruled Kuwait since December 31, 1977, "passed away at dawn on Sunday". He was 78 years old.
Crown Prince Shaikh Saad Al Abdullah Al Sabah, a distant cousin chosen by the emir as his heir apparent in 1978, takes over as ruler. He is 75 and has colon problems.
The government announced a 40-day period of mourning and said government offices would be closed for three days beginning on Sunday.
The Al Sabah family has ruled Kuwait for more than 200 years, and Shaikh Jaber was the 13th ruler of the dynasty.
Shiekh Jaber Al Sabah
[1928 - 2006]
The ME has lost several of its leaders in the span of 2 years. The area is nw entering a new era, me thinks.
U.A.E radio stations and local television channels have begun broadcasting The Quran.
Agencies
Kuwait: Kuwait's emir Shaikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah has died, state television reported on Sunday.
The emir's health has deteriorated since he suffered a brain haemorrhage five years ago.
The royal court statement carried by state news agency KUNA said the emir, who had ruled Kuwait since December 31, 1977, "passed away at dawn on Sunday". He was 78 years old.
Crown Prince Shaikh Saad Al Abdullah Al Sabah, a distant cousin chosen by the emir as his heir apparent in 1978, takes over as ruler. He is 75 and has colon problems.
The government announced a 40-day period of mourning and said government offices would be closed for three days beginning on Sunday.
The Al Sabah family has ruled Kuwait for more than 200 years, and Shaikh Jaber was the 13th ruler of the dynasty.
Shiekh Jaber Al Sabah
[1928 - 2006]
The ME has lost several of its leaders in the span of 2 years. The area is nw entering a new era, me thinks.
U.A.E radio stations and local television channels have begun broadcasting The Quran.
Jan 15th 2006, 12:35 pm
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Re: And now Sheikh Jaber Al Sabah of Kuwait, departs...
Rest in peace....
Jan 15th 2006, 8:10 pm
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Re: And now Sheikh Jaber Al Sabah of Kuwait, departs...
Aren't the Kuwaitis universally despised?
Despised as the dogs and thieves of the Gulf, which is quite an accolade considering the way most people think of the Gulf as the dogs of the Arab world
Weren't the Kuwaiti ruling family not particularly well liked within their own country also?
I love the way every leader advanced their country more than any leader in history
Despised as the dogs and thieves of the Gulf, which is quite an accolade considering the way most people think of the Gulf as the dogs of the Arab world
Weren't the Kuwaiti ruling family not particularly well liked within their own country also?
I love the way every leader advanced their country more than any leader in history
