RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has congratulated the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Sabah on successfully undergoing surgery. 

The king said Saudi Arabia and its people were praying for the emir’s “health and recovery.”

The Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also sent a cable of congratulations to the emir. 

The crown prince expressed “the most sincere congratulations and best wishes.”

Kuwait said on Sunday that Sheikh Sabah had undergone a successful operation after announcing on Saturday that he had been admitted to hospital.