Who acceded as Amir of the State of Kuwait in December 2023 following the passing of Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
- Step 1: His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah became the 17th Amir of the State of Kuwait on December 16, 2023. Step 2. He had previously served as Crown Prince (2020-2023) and spent decades leading the Kuwait National Guard as its Deputy Chief. Answer: Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Why not the others: Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah was appointed Crown Prince in 2024 but did not accede as Amir in December 2023; Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah did not accede to the Amiri throne at that time.
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