Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has been formally sworn in as the new Emir of Kuwait following the death of his predecessor, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The new Emir has affirmed adherence to constitutional principles and the fight against corruption. Kuwait's cabinet has resigned, and the new ruler has rebuked elected lawmakers and cabinet ministers for failing to drive through reforms in the oil-rich Gulf state. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended greetings to the new Emir, expressing confidence in strengthening relations. The new Emir is expected to preserve key Kuwaiti foreign policies, with ties to Saudi Arabia being crucial. Sheikh Meshal is the 17th ruler of the oil-rich Gulf state.
Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, the emir of Kuwait who took power as the ruler of his tiny oil-rich state at a time of paralysis and political infighting in 2020, has died. He was 86. https://t.co/VwFtZdb5eL
Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sworn in as #Kuwait’s new emir Read more: https://t.co/fHbY07ec4J https://t.co/4qsT51wkuf
ICYMI: Kuwait’s new Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah assumes power after taking oath in the parliament. #Kuwait Read more: https://t.co/OvCvH5L8i9 https://t.co/CuNQvBHnnF
PM Modi extends greetings to Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad on taking over as Kuwait's new Emir Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/M8zT3Ip4M6 #PMModi #Kuwait #KuwaitEmir https://t.co/ukqdqxG8hX
PM Modi tweets, "Greetings and felicitations to His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for taking over as the Amir of the State of Kuwait. Confident that our relations will further strengthen in the coming years and the Indian community in Kuwait will continue to… https://t.co/NZZrupy53c
Greetings and felicitations to His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for taking over as the Amir of the State of Kuwait. Confident that our relations will further strengthen in the coming years and the Indian community in Kuwait will continue to flourish.
Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah officially assumed the role of emir of Kuwait on Wednesday, taking an oath before the Kuwaiti National Assembly. Sheikh Mishal is the 17th ruler of the oil-rich Gulf state. https://t.co/GMClqGG5EQ
#Kuwait’s new Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah accepts the cabinet resignation, the state news agency reports. https://t.co/UYLSX1zvrA https://t.co/rvlo3jtkft
Kuwait’s new ruler rebukes elected lawmakers and cabinet ministers for failing to drive through reforms in the oil-rich Gulf state -- the cabinet resigned a little later https://t.co/uNVyjDqrTr
Watch: Kuwait’s new Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah assumes power after taking oath in the parliament. #Kuwait Read more: https://t.co/OvCvH5L8i9 https://t.co/geFLsB8h4w
Kuwait’s new emir, Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, has been formally sworn in before parliament to begin his rule https://t.co/9MGKx844Hu https://t.co/veAoQ1Mq9H
Kuwait's new emir sworn in, demands comprehensive review https://t.co/FCiiLBUq0q https://t.co/mUcVDPmFrM
#Kuwait’s cabinet submits its resignation to new Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, according to the state news agency. https://t.co/UYLSX1zvrA https://t.co/A5mjhUil0N
#Kuwait’s emir affirms adherence to constitutional principles and necessity of fighting corruption. https://t.co/I9SFJPZ8SC https://t.co/McpneMfS4k
#Kuwait’s new Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, who took over when his predecessor died on December 16, has been formally sworn in before parliament. https://t.co/I9SFJPZ8SC https://t.co/65xxPvKi06
For Kuwait’s new emir, ties with Saudi Arabia are key - opinion As he takes the helm of the OPEC oil producer, Sheikh Mehshal is expected to preserve key Kuwaiti foreign policies. #Kuwait | #MiddleEast | #OPEC https://t.co/FmpNYMPfHY