Kuwait's Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Dies at 72

Published December 20th, 2020 - 01:40 GMT
Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah (Courtesy KUNA)
Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah (Courtesy KUNA)

Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the eldest son of the late Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, passed away in Kuwait today. He was 72.

A former defense minister, Sheikh Nasser held several senior positions, including the Chief of the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development as well as the Chief of Development of Al-Hareer (Silk) City and Boubyan Island.

He was also known for his passion for culture and history, as he established Dar Al-Athar Al-Islamiyyah.

 

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