KUWAIT CITY, Dec 20, (Agencies): Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who passed away aged 72 earlier on Sunday, will be remembered for his generous contributions to the nation over a broad range of spectrums.

The eldest son of the late Amir His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, he was born on April 27, 1948, to later occupy several positions, most recently First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense from 2017 to 2019. Other posts include Special Adviser to His Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister in 1999 and Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs in 2006 in addition to being the founder of the Kuwait Association for the Protection of Public Funds.

In the fields of trade and investment, he founded the Al Futtooh Holding Co and the Kuwait Projects Holding. His admiration for history and culture was also a prominent feature, as he established Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, a Kuwaiti foundation dedicated to the collection and preservation of ancient artifacts and manuscripts comprised by the Al-Sabah Antiques Group. Sheikh Nasser is also an honorary member of the Board of Trustees of the New York-based Metropolitan Museum.

The Amiri Diwan, meanwhile, mourned Sheikh Nasser Sabah. Sheikh Nasser will be laid to rest tomorrow morning. Kuwait’s government on Sunday expressed deep sadness over the passing away of former deputy prime minister and defense minister Sheikh Nasser Sabah. The Cabinet also recalled the great contributions of Sheikh Nasser to serving the dear homeland in a variety of domains. The government prayed to God Almighty to bestow His mercy and blessings on the demised Sheikh. Sheikh Nasser, who held various government posts over the years had been considered one of the top contenders for crown prince following the death in September of his father.