Kuwait's Emir Appoints Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Sabah as Crown Prince

The new crown prince, a former prime minister and foreign minister, takes on the role amid ongoing political challenges.

Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Sabah, 71, previously served as Kuwait's prime minister and foreign minister.
The appointment follows six months after Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Sabah became emir.
Kuwait's political landscape has been turbulent, with recent parliamentary dissolutions and constitutional suspensions.
The country holds significant global oil reserves but faces economic diversification challenges.
Kuwait remains a key U.S. ally, hosting thousands of American military personnel.