Emir of Kuwait | |
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أمير الكويت | |
Incumbent | |
Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah since 16 December 2023 | |
Details | |
Style | His Highness |
First monarch | Sabah I bin Jaber |
Formation | 1752 |
Residence | Bayan Palace |
The Emir of the State of Kuwait is the monarch and head of state of Kuwait. It is the most powerful position in the country. The emirs of Kuwait are members of the Al-Sabah dynasty.
The most recent emir, Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, died on 16 December 2023. Crown Prince Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah took over as emir.[1]