UN flag at half-mast over late Amir

NEW YORK, Sept 30 (KUNA) -- The United Nations flew its flag at half-mast over the death of His Highness the late Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the "Humanitarian Leader".
In 2014, the UN granted Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah the title of "Humanitarian Leader" for his efforts in charitable, humanitarian and relief acts across the globe, and for his keenness on establishing a new approach in his country's foreign policy since he came to power on January 29, 2006.
His Highness the late Amir extended a helping hand to the needy, internally displaced persons and victims of natural disasters all over the world.
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus (Covid-19) early this year, Kuwait has been helping several countries overcome this crisis, pledging USD 100 million to back international efforts in order to combat the coronavirus pandemic. (end) asf.hm