KUWAIT: In 2022, the state of Kuwait has lost a number of dignitaries and figures, mainly astronomer Dr Saleh Mohammad Al-Ojairi and former speaker of the National Assembly Mohammad Al-Adsani.

Influential Kuwaiti political figure Dr Ahmad Al-Khatib.

Jan 31: Member of Kuwait Art Association Yousef Al-Qatami, passed away at the age of 73 after a long and fruitful career.

Feb 10: Kuwaiti Astronomer Dr Saleh Mohammad Al-Ojairi, passed away at the age of 101 years.

March 6: Influential Kuwaiti political figure Dr Ahmad Al-Khatib passed away at the age of 95.

March 8: Former MP Ghannam Al-Jamhoor Al-Mutairi passed away at the age of 91.

March 13: Former member of the Municipality board, Marzouq Abdulwahab Al-Marzouq passed away at the age of 100. March 20: Former MP and political figure Abdullah Al-Naibary passed away at the age of 85.

May 30: Kuwaiti educator Aziza Mohammad Al-Bassam passed away at age 84. She was a pioneer in the educational scene in Kuwait and the person behind the establishment of the first women library in the country.

July 20: Suleiman Al-Mulla, a pioneer in Kuwaiti and Gulf music and songwriting, passed away at age 69. Aug 17: Former Minister of Communication Abdulrahman Al-Ghunaim passed away at age 84.

Aug 13: Media figure Amer Al-Salhoul -- a prominent figure in the Nabat poetry Diwaniya -- passed away. Aug 30: Director Abdullah Al-Awadhi passed away after a long illustrious career in media.

Oct 12: Dr Fakhri Shehab passed away after a long illustrious career laying the foundation of Kuwait's economic systems.

Nov 3: Kuwaiti media figure Saleh Al-Rujaib passed away after a long illustrious career in Kuwait Radio. Nov 15: Renowned media figure, television presenter and former Information Minister Mohammad Al-Sanousi passed away at age 84. Nov 30: Former Speaker of the National Assembly Mohammad Al-Adsani passed away. - KUNA