Home GCC Kuwait Kuwaiti Emir to travel to US to continue medical treatment The 91-year-old emir had a “successful surgery” in Kuwait earlier this week by Bloomberg July 23, 2020 The Ruler of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, will travel to the US early on Thursday to continue medical treatment on the advice of his doctors, the state-run news agency reported. Kuwait on Sunday announced that the 91-year-old emir had a “successful surgery” after being admitted to the hospital the day before. Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah has temporarily assumed some of his functions and duties. The energy-dependent monarchy, whose 1.4 million citizens are among the world’s wealthiest by average per capita income, is home to about 8.5 per cent of global oil reserves, according to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. Oil and gas account for about 40 per cent of Kuwait’s economic output and more than 90 per cent of export revenues. Under Sheikh Sabah, Kuwait has often been a regional power broker, mediating inter-Arab disputes. Tags Government Kuwait Medical treatment News Ruler Sheikh Sabah US 0 Comments You might also like Top marks for GCC nations in digital connectivity index UAE declares 3-day mourning period to condole Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf’s death Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf passes away at 86, official mourning announced Saudi Arabia’s first opera house is being built here