Kuwait’s crown prince has been asked to carry out some of Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmed al-Sabah’s constitutional duties on a temporary basis, state news agency KUNA said on Monday, citing an Emiri decree.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, in his 80s, is the half brother of the emir. Under Kuwait’s constitution, the crown prince automatically becomes emir upon his death.Sheikh Nawaf, 84, has been emir for just over a year following the death in September 2020 of his brother, who had ruled for more than a decade.In July, Kuwait said the emir had undergone medical check-ups that were successful and would continue.Read more: Kuwait Emir accepts government resignation: ReportKuwait to limit visas for Lebanese over Gulf row‘Gulf Shooting 2021’ drill kicks off with Saudi, US, Kuwait participation
Source: Al Arabiya
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