‘A political icon and unique humanitarian’

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Arab newspapers pay tribute to late Kuwaiti Amir

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 30: United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) and Egyptian newspapers highlighted Wednesday the passing away of Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, describing him as a “political icon and unique humanitarian.” UAE’s Ittihad newspaper, in its “Amir of Wisdom” article, said His Highness the late Amir spent 70 years in the service of Kuwait, Arab and Islamic nations and they have lost “a unique Arab leader, a political icon and unique humanitarian.” The late Amir, it said, had always sought to bridge gaps, defend national causes and achieving development in Kuwait.

As the UAE mourns the loss of His Highness the Amir, it said, Abu Dhabi was confident the Kuwaiti people and leadership would continue on the footsteps of the late leader domestically and internationally. Al-Khaleej newspaper, in an editorial, talked about the painful demise of His Highness the Amir. “We condole ourselves, people and government of Kuwait, Arab and Islamic nations because the deceased was not only a Kuwaiti but a true Arab and a humanitarian … who was a bridge of love who spent his life for service of his country, Arab nation and world,” it said.

Since assuming his role as foreign minister in 1962 until becoming an Amir in 2006, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad played a leading role in further cementing relations between Kuwait and the UAE, it said. The newspaper paid tribute to contribution of the late Amir to the development of the UAE. Al-Watan newspaper said in its editorial paid tribute to the late Amir and said the people in the region realized how he was keen on his country and Arab nation. It said the UAE leaders reaffirmed the status of His Highness the Amir, the Humanitarian leader.

Meanwhile, Egyptian newspapers mourned the Kuwaiti Amir. Al-Ahram said the Arab and Islamic worlds lost a “great and unique leader” who had numerous achievements. Al-Ahram, citing condolences of President Abdulfattah Al-Sisi, commended the late Amir’s support of Egypt throughout decades like against the 1967 Israeli aggression and the 1973 war as well as participation of Yarmouk Brigade with the Egyptian armed forces. It said Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development has been contributing to development in Egypt since 1964. Al-Akhbar, Al-Wafd and Al-Watan newspapers paid tribute to the late Amir for his contributions to common Arab action and humanitarian causes. (KUNA)

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