MUSCAT : Oman has declared three days of mourning and flags at half-mast and suspension of work in public and private sector starting from today (Wednesday) following the death of Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed, Emir of Kuwait.
Sheikh Sabah passed away on Tuesday at the age of 91 and his death was announced by the Emiri Diwan.
“With deep sadness and sorrow the Emiri Diwan sends its condolences to the people of Kuwait, the Arab and Muslim nations, and our friendly nations worldwide,” it said.
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His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik paid rich tributes to Sheikh Sabah, who he said was a great leader in establishing a system of justice and humanity. “By his demise, the Sultanate loses a dear, beloved brother,” His Majesty said in a statement issued by the Diwan of Royal Court.
His Majesty the Sultan has issued his Royal orders to announce the State of Mourning in the Sultanate for three days “beginning from Wednesday, 30 September 2020, so that official duty will resume on Sunday, 16 Safar 1442 AH, coinciding with 4 October 2020,” Diwan of Royal Court said.
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