His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

KUWAIT: Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah said yesterday that HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has been admitted to hospital for a normal medical checkup after contracting a cold.

National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem said yesterday that the Kuwaiti people's thoughts and prayers are with HH the Amir as he completes medical examinations. Deputy Speaker Essa Al-Kandari also prayed for "His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's good health" as he undergoes medical checkups. In a statement, the lawmaker said that he and his fellow citizens "wish His Highness the Amir a speedy recovery". - KUNA