Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
The Collective Voice of The Muslim World
Date: 17/12/2023
Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Mr Hissein Brahim Taha mourns with profound grief and sorrow the Emir of the State of Kuwait His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah who passed away on Saturday 16 December 2023.
The Secretary-General expressed his heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the Al-Sabah family and the leadership, government, and people of Kuwait on this sad occasion and prayed to Allah to bless and repose the soul of the departed and grant the Kuwaiti people the fortitude to bear the loss.
The Secretary-General praised the qualities of the late Emir as a devoted father of everyone in Kuwait, a country of solidarity and humanitarian support, and for the achievements he recorded for his country. His Highness represented one of the key pillars of security and stability in his country and the region and a strong supporter of joint Islamic action.
The Secretary-General prayed to Allah for lasting security, stability, and prosperity for the State of Kuwait and its people.
