Saudi Arabia

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammad bin Salman offered condolences to Kuwait and both Arab and Muslim nations over the passing away of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The Royal Court said in a statement that the Saudi King and Crown Prince received the news of the Amir’s death with great sadness and sorrow. The kingdom prayed to Allah the Almighty to bestow mercy upon the late Amir’s soul and to grant the people of Kuwait further patience. The Kuwaiti Amir Diwan announced earlier on Saturday the passing away of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

Qatar

“Our sincere condolences to my brother, Kuwait’s new Amir, HH Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and to the government and people of Kuwait on the death of HH Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. We share the grief of Kuwait and its people in this painful affliction, and we ask Allah Almighty to bless the late Kuwaiti leader with His mercy and favor. We belong to Allah, and to Him we return,” Amir of Qatar, Tamim Bin Hamad, prayed.

Bahrain

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa extended condolences over the passing away of HH the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Saturday. The Royal Court, in a statement, also declared three days of official mourning and flying flags at half-mast as of Saturday. The Bahraini king remembered the late Amir’s efforts and achievements in serving his people and both Arab and Islamic nations, and supporting their issues, according to the statement.

“He was a wise leader who devoted his life to serving his people and his nation, and serving humanity,” he said, voicing sincere condolences to Al-Sabah family and the dear people of Kuwait. Chairman of the Shura Council Ali Al-Saleh said Kuwait and its loyal family and the Arab world have lost HH the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as a wise and sincere leader and Amir who was loyal to his religion, nation and people, as well as to both Arab and Muslims nations. He remembered the late Amir’s praiseworthy record of good and fruitful deeds and support for his country’s development and progress Meanwhile, Bahrain has postponed all celebrations marking the kingdom’s National Day slated for Saturday and Sunday as a sign of mourning for the passing of HH the Amir.

Oman

Sultan Haitham Bin Tareq of Oman has issued royal orders to declare official mourning, lower flags at half mast, and suspend work in the government and private sectors for three days, starting on Saturday, following the death of HH the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jabar Al-Sabah. According to a court statement carried by the Omani News Agency (ONA), Sultan Haitham deemed the late Amir one of the Arab world’s prominent leaders, who worked for the progress and prosperity of both Arab and Muslim nations, as well as his country.

An ONA report on the sad occasion said that during Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad’s reign, Kuwait witnessed achievements on various levels, praising at the same time the sturdy and brotherly bond between the two Gulf countries. Reforms on state and parliamentary levels marked the late Amir’s three-year rule, which resulted in creating a sense of unison across the Kuwaiti public spectrum. In addition to launching many mega-development projects in the oil and investment sectors, the late Amir made sure to lay new economic foundations for the future. At the social level, during HH Sheikh Nawaf’s reign, Kuwait came first in the Arab social development index for 2021, as well as first worldwide in the water and health care indexes, also in 2021.

Jordan

King of Jordan, Abdullah bin Al-Hussain: “We share the grief of our brothers in Kuwait over the passing of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Sabah. He was an Arab leader who devoted his life to serving his country, his people, and his nation, and we knew him as a man of pride, wisdom, and diligence in strengthening Arab relations. My deepest condolences to the new Kuwaiti Amir, his generous family, and Kuwaitis.”

Palestine

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas mourned the death of His Highness the late Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Saturday, sending his condolences to the people of Kuwait, the people of Arab and Islamic nations, and the world. “With his passing, Palestine has lost an Arab leader who spent his life serving his people and his nation and who stood by our national cause, our people, and their legitimate rights with all sincerity,” said Abbas in a statement issued by the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA). He extended his heartfelt condolences to the newly proclaimed state of Kuwait, Amir His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the government, and the Kuwaiti people, in the name of the State of Palestine and its people, and his name personally. Abbas declared mourning, and flags flown at half-mast, the statement mentioned.

Iraq

Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid voiced condolences to Kuwait over the death of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Saturday. “With great sorrow and sadness, we received the news of the death of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah,” he said in a cable to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The Iraqi president prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the late Amir’s soul with much mercy, and to grant the Kuwaiti people more patience and solace.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Al-Sudani said in a tweet: “We extend our deepest condolences to Kuwait and the government and people, on the passing of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.” “We ask Allah to bestow mercy upon him, and to inspire patience and solace on his family, relatives, and all the brotherly Kuwaiti people,” he said.

Meanwhile, Acting Parliament Speaker Mohsen Al-Mandalawi expressed much sadness to Kuwait over the death of the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. He said that with great sadness and great sorrow, he received the news of the death of the Amir of Kuwait, remembering his sincere stances and good efforts in supporting Arab and Islamic issues and ensuring regional stability in the region. - KUNA

Pakistan

Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan, Anwaar ul Haq Kakar, expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on Saturday. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, Kakar expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Amir of Kuwait Sheikh and said that Pakistan stands in solidarity with the Kuwaiti Royal Family and the people of Kuwait at this moment of grief. He prayed for the departed soul. The Prime Minister said the late Kuwaiti Amir will always be remembered for his sterling contribution to strengthening Pakistan-Kuwait relations.

Iran

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi expressed condolences to Kuwait leadership and people for passing away of Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Saturday. Raisi extended condolences to HH the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Al-Sabah Family and Kuwaiti people. Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian extended condolences to the Kuwaiti government and people over the death of Sheikh Nawaf.

India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deepest condolences to Kuwait over the passing away of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. “Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate demise of His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. We convey our deepest condolences to the Royal family, the leadership and the people of Kuwait,” the prime minister noted in his X account (formerly Twitter) on Saturday. Meanwhile, the government of India decided to observe one day's state mourning On Sunday throughout India as a mark of respect to the departed soul. "The national flag will be flown at half-mast throughout India on all buildings where it is flown regularly and there will be no official entertainment on the day," the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement.

Lebanon

Lebanon declared official mourning for the death of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. This came in a statement issued by Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, which included the declaration of official mourning and that flags would be flown at half-mast at all official departments, institutions, and municipalities for a period of three days from Saturday to Monday, December 18. He prayed to Allah the Almighty to bless the late His Highness, the Amir, with mercy.

UAE

UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan mourned the passing of the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on Saturday. In a presidential statement, Sheikh Mohammad prayed to Allah Almighty to rest his soul in Paradise and to grant patience and solace to the Al Sabah family, the State of Kuwait, and its people. The UAE president announced that the UAE would observe a three-day state of mourning with the flag flown at half-mast at all official departments, embassies, and the UAE’s diplomatic missions outside the country. For his part, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al-Maktoum offered condolences over the death of the Amir of Kuwait.

Egypt

Egypt mourned the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who passed away earlier on Saturday, and announced three days of mourning nationwide. “President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and the people of Egypt mourn the late leader and the great man, who supported both Arab and Muslim nations, was keen on their affairs, wise in his leadership, and who offered great dedication to his country and both Arab and Muslim nations,” according to a presidential statement. Egypt prayed to Allah the Almighty to bestow mercy upon the late Amir’s soul and to grant the people of Kuwait further patience.

Kosovo

On behalf of the people of Kosovo, President Vjosa Osmani extended his deepest condolences to the Al-Sabah family and the people of Kuwait on the passing of HH the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. “His leadership and lifelong dedication to his nation will be a lasting legacy.”

Serbia

It is with deep sadness that I (President Aleksandar Vucic) learned of the passing of Kuwaiti HH the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. “My sincere condolences to his family and the people of Kuwait. I am confident that his legacy of wise governance and thoughtful leadership will leave a lasting impact,” he said.

Maldives

“I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of Kuwait’s Amir HH Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Kuwait. The Maldives will always remember HH the Amir’s efforts in building and expanding bilateral ties between our two countries. May the Almighty Allah bestow on His Highness’s family and the people of Kuwait the strength to endure this immense loss,” the President of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, said.

Latvia

“My deep condolences to the ruling family and the people of Kuwait on the passing of His Highness the Amir Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah,” President of Latvia Edgars Rinkevics said.

GCC mourns

RIYADH: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expressed deep condolences for the passing away of Kuwait Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who was announced dead on Saturday. GCC Secretary General Jassem Al-Budaiwi expressed condolences for His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah over the death of Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad. He paid tribute for the achievements of the late Amir, his wisdom and humanity. The Amiri Diwan announced earlier the death of Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and declared a 40-day mourning. - KUNA