Emir of Kuwait undergoes minor eye surgery

Published August 13th, 2002 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah underwent "a successful minor eye surgery," on Monday, the KUNA news agency reported. Sheikh Jaber was discharged from hospital in good health following the operation, KUNA said, quoting a palace statement that did not provide any further details.  

 

The Emir also underwent eye surgery in March when he had a cataract removed. The Emir, aged 73, who has ruled for 24 years, returned to Kuwait in January after nearly four months of treatment and convalescence in Britain for a minor brain hemorrhage. (Albawaba.com) 

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