The official Kuwait News Agency reported that the Emir of the country, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, was hospitalized due to an emergency health issue and that his condition is stable. The agency quoted the Minister of the Amiri Diwan stating that the Emir of Kuwait "was admitted to the hospital this morning due to an urgent health issue for necessary treatment and medical examinations, and His Highness's health condition is stable."