Roya Media Group, represented by Chairman of the Board, Mr. Micheal Al Sayegh, and CEO, Engineer Fares Al-Sayegh, along with all the employees of the group, mourn His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait as he passed away Saturday at the age of 86, spending his years in the service of his country and the Islamic and Arab nations.

We ask God Almighty to forgive him, have mercy on him, and grant him a place in Heaven, and may God grant his family and the Kuwaiti people patience and solace.

The Amiri Diwan of Kuwait announced Saturday the death of Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at the age of 86.

"With deep sorrow and grief, we announce to the Kuwaiti people, the Arab and Islamic nations, and people of the world, the passing of His Highness the Amir of the country, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who joined his Lord today, Saturday," the statement said.