The ruler or the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad-al Sabah passed away on September 29, 2020. He was admitted to the hospital in the United States where he breathed his last. He died at the age of 91. he had ruled Kuwait for 14 years and acquired a reputation for being committed to peaceful dialogue and unity among other Gulf states known for their divisive quarrels in recent times.
He was flown to the US in July 2020 for further treatment after he underwent successful surgery for the unspecified medical issues.