Emir Nawaf I of Kuwait dies aged 86
Short 3-year reign comes to an end with his 83-year-old brother succeeding him as Emir Mishal I
BREAKING: Kuwait's state television suspends regular programming, statement from the Emir's office expected shortly.
— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) December 16, 2023The new Emir is the 17th ruler of the Emirate since it was founded in 1752.JUST IN - Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah (86) has died. pic.twitter.com/RSpNBvhQ8l
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) December 16, 2023
Kuwait still practices inheritance of the throne from brother to brother, so in recent years (and going forward) there are likely to be a series of very short reigns with elderly descendants taking the throne. Unless they rectify this like the Saudis have done.
