Emirati ministers and senior officials extended their condolences over the death of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in Kuwait Embassy in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. In a statement, while receiving the guests, Kuwaiti Ambassador to the UAE Salah Al-Boueijan noted His Highness’ prominent political and diplomatic efforts in supporting regional and international peace and stability.
He praised Sheikh Sabah’s humanitarian role, which granted him the Humanitarian Leader title, as well as his achievements in executing developmental and cultural projects. The ambassador also spoke of the international medals the late Amir had received, mainly the US Legion of Merit, Degree Chief Commander medal granted by President Donald Trump. Al-Boueijan expressed his deepest condolences to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf AlAhmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Kuwaiti government and people.
The Emirati officials included Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al-Mazrouei, Minister of Education Hussein Al-Hammadi, Minister of State for Defense Affairs and other senior officials. It was also attended by ambassadors and Arab and foreign diplomats in the UAE.