President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu issued a directive on Saturday, declaring that the national flag would be flown at half-mast for three days in mourning for Kuwait’s late Emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jabir Al-Sabah.
The national flag would be flown at half-mast from Sunday, December 17 to Tuesday, December 19.
In a condolence message to the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber, Muizzu stated that it was with great sadness and deep sorrow that he learned of the passing of the late Emir of Kuwait.
He described the late Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as a visionary leader who demonstrated unwavering commitment and dedication to Kuwait and its citizens and stated that his legacy of strong leadership, compassion, and service will no doubt be remembered fondly in the history of Kuwait’s progress.
His message also stated that Kuwait remains a close partner of the Maldives and that the relationship between the two countries is characterised by mutual trust and respect, peace and prosperity, and warm brotherly relations.
He added that the Government and people of the Maldives join him in offering sincere condolences to the people of Kuwait on the loss of a great leader.
The late Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah died after an illness. He has been undergoing treatment in hospital since November.
He came to power in 2020, following the death of then-Emir Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
