‘World lost a leader who set rules of humanitarian diplomacy’

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“AFTER a march full of giving in the service of his country and humanity, his benevolent initiatives echoed around the world and the international community – the United Nations – decorated Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad as Leader of Humanity and the country (Kuwait) Country of Humanity on September 9, 2014,” columnist retired Lt Colonel Tareq Hamada wrote for t daily.

“The world lost a leader who established the rules of humanitarian diplomacy which earned him respect from international organizations, states and world leaders.

“The great leader, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad, has achieved many feats and successes which cannot be summarized in just one article. It will need volumes. His reign brought stability in the foreign police and this diplomacy and stability bore fruit on Aug 2, 1990, when the whole world stood in support of the Kuwaiti right when the ‘buried’ Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait. The United Nations Security Council immediately issued a Resolution No 678 authorizing the use of all means including military force to liberate Kuwait.

“Kuwait, during the reign of the Amir, saw the development of the economy in leaps and bounds in various fields, and his mediation contributed to solving many crises. The late Amir deserved the title of Sheikh of Arab Diplomats and Dean of Arab and Kuwaiti Diplomacy.

“The whole world is crying out for the forgiven God willing, and I stand helpless to utter words that express deep sadness for the departure of the wise Arab, the leader of humanity and the godfather of diplomacy. His deeds will remain eternal in our hearts and the hearts of many in the world. The passing of His Highness will not only cry for his people, but also for his nation for his unlimited generosity.

“Our hearts ache with pain and agony at the loss of our leader. Nothing remains for us except to pray to Allah Almighty to forgive him. He gave a lot to his people. Oh God, give him place in Your paradise.”

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“Yesterday, we lost a sympathetic father, the Amir who was compassionate toward his people, was forgiven, God willing — Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. He earnestly traversed the earth for many years to raise the name of Kuwait and its reputation among the nations,” columnist Dr Moudi Abdulaziz Al-Hamoud wrote for Al-Qabas daily.

“He initiated and blessed the convoys of goodness that reached the farthest corners of the earth.  The whole world bestowed upon him the title, ‘Leader of Humanitarian Work’.

“He stood with his people during the harshest ordeals, against the attacks of treachery and terror that affected a number of them.  He carried the burden of his nation and brothers in the Gulf. He sought to heal the rift between them, reunite them and unify their ranks based on his belief that brotherhood is stronger than disagreement. He made his country transcend the wounds of invasion and denial through sacrifice and effort. He called for continuous reconstruction.

“At this point, I can narrate how I was personally touched and others among your sons and daughters as you served in various parts of the State – the latest of which was a ministry. Considering your great support for us, we repeatedly sought your advice and guidance … In your presence, I never felt the power of the ruler and fear of meeting you – may God have mercy on you – as you received us with a smile.”

 “When Muhammad Abdul Qadir Al-Jassim wrote his book, ‘The Last Sheikhs of Prestige’, in 2006, it caused a sensation in the Kuwaiti society. People welcomed the book, starting from the rule of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad until his passing on Sept 29, 2020,” columnist Dr Wael Al-Hassawi wrote for Al-Rai daily.

“He is indeed the last sheikh of prestige, not only in Kuwait, but also in other Arab and Islamic nations, as his moderate policies had a great impact on the people. He was the last of the exceptional leaders who proved to the people that politics is based on justice and equality between people.

“He maintained balance in all his rulings and decisions.  He rejected normalization of ties between Kuwait and the Zionist entity. He said we would be the last country to normalize relations with the Zionist entity. Kuwait followed that approach and it did not force its people to normalize ties with Zionists!

“Also, he had an honorable position on the Gulf-Gulf dispute.  Kuwait refused to condone conflicts and played the role of mediator between the conflicting parties. He had an honorable position on the Yemeni dispute, for which we ask God Almighty to inject the blood of Muslims, stop the bloodshed between them and fix their conditions!

“We are not going to enumerate the virtues of HH the late Amir, but we must admit we are facing a new stage in our constitutional process. The emirate easily transitioned into the new Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad – may God protect him. This is by the grace and mercy of God Almighty. The Kuwaiti house was arranged with ease and pleasure. Praise God as the replacement is the brother of HH the late Amir and his companion for many years!”

— Compiled by Ahmad Al-Shazli

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