On Saturday, the official announcement of the passing of His Highness the Amir, Shaikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, was made by the Amiri Diwan, as reported by Kuwait News Agency (KUNA). The statement from the Amiri Diwan conveyed deep sorrow and regret while sharing this news with the Kuwaiti people, the Arab and Muslim nations, and friendly communities.

The message from the Amiri Diwan stated, "With profound grief and sorrow, we announce to the Kuwaiti people, the Arab and Muslim nations, and our friendly global counterparts the passing of His Highness the Amir, Shaikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, who departed from us today, Saturday."

The announcement concluded with a prayer, expressing, "We beseech Almighty Allah to shower the departed with His boundless mercy and to welcome his soul into His expansive paradise."