 KUWAIT CITY - Kuwaitâs powerful Prime Minister Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah is expected to become the new crown prince as part of key changes to resolve a ruling family crisis in the monarchy, a family source said on Saturday. The 76-year-old prime minister would replace ailing current crown prince Shaikh Saad Abdullah Al Sabah, who has been having medical treatment in London for the past two months, the source told AFP.
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âThere is little doubt that Shaikh Sabah will be new crown prince in the near future,â said the source. âThis has to come after offering other sides in the family some incentives to strike a balance. The issue has not been completely settled and a number of scenarios are still being discussed. The leadership is looking for consensus.â The family source, who did not wish to be identified, said crucial consultations for the changes were not expected to be finalised before Shaikh Saadâs return from London on October 19. |