Page 3 - Al-Rashed Newsletter October 2020

REMEMBERING THE EMIR

Former ruler of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah may he rest in peace ruled Kuwait from 2006-2020,
making him the 15th ruler of the State of Kuwait. Sheikh Sabah was a wise ruler who was also granted the title of “ The
Humanitarian award from the United Nations” in 2014. Former ruler of Kuwait encouraged change in various of
domains locally, regionally, and worldwide. He supported the Kuwait economy by developing new projects such as,
Kuwait International Airport, Mubarak Port, and built Kuwaits’ 4th oil refinery. On the other hand, enhancing the
knowledge of education and culture was also a prime focus of his. Sheikh Sabah built Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center
for multidisciplinary reasons, and also initiated in the building of The University of Kuwait. Politically, Sheikh Sabah tried
to restore the relationship between the GCC countries.
Sheikh Nawaf was an experienced governor, minister of interior and defense, and former Crown Prince of Kuwait.
Nevertheless, we wish for the current ruler of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah all the success as a
ruler of Kuwait. He is known to be modest and undeniably confident about his decision making skills. As Kuwaiti
citizens we are certain that Kuwait will thrive as a country under his leadership.
BASSIM S AL RASHED
CHAIRMAN

His highness Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah former Emir of State of Kuwait, his sad demise is a colossal loss of
his citizens, residents, to the world and more so of humanitarian. The void his absence has created is irreplaceable. He
was the epitome of “Global Humanitarian Leader”, his support to disaster relief, peace efforts, and advancing public
health across the globe are inspirational to the world. His generous donation be it the Syrian humanitarian crisis,
Lebanon - Beirut explosion, Covid-19 pandemic or an immense contribution (GCC) in support of Syrian refugees has
aided enormously to support humanity. Before becoming Emir of Kuwait, Sabah was the foreign minister. As a foreign
minister, Sabah restored Kuwaiti international relations after the grievous Gulf War. Being a prolific diplomat, he had
successfully established Kuwait as the key mediator among many countries in unrest in the Middle East. His every act,
regulations, an attempt was to bring peace, harmony, and brotherhood amidst inevitable problems and uncertainties.
Though His highness Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, unfortunately, is not between us, his act of kindness will
always inspire us to stay human, and his sparkling smiling face will be live in our hearts and memories.

RAVI VARRIER
CEO

Late Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah was a great leader, a statesman and above all a humanitarian leader.
He earned enormous respect around the world due to his foreign policy and maintaining cordial relationship with all the
countries.
Sheikh Al Sabah remained in country’s political arena for long years and was responsible for delivering Kuwait’s
diplomacy to the world for over 40 years.
He was honored and appreciated for his diplomacy and efforts to iron out issues and differences of unrest countries
He indeed successfully settled large number of Arab regional and International crises.
May late Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah’s soul rest in peace.

PRADEEP MENON
CFO