Prime Minister Named Emir of Kuwait

'KUWAIT CITY (AP) - The Cabinet moved swiftly Tuesday night to fill Kuwait's leadership void by naming the prime minister to take over as emir, just hours after the ailing ruler was ousted by parliament.

In removing Sheik Saad Al Abdullah Al Sabah as emir in an unanimous vote, parliament handed temporary power to the government of Sheik Sabah Al Ahmed Al Sabah, the prime minister and half brother of the longtime ruler, who died Jan. 15.

Justice Minister Ahmed Baqer said the Cabinet meeting to name the new emir took place in Sheik Sabah's residence.

The appointment of Sheik Sabah, de facto leader of the oil-rich U.S. ally for several years, was widely expected and now goes to parliament for approval. He has broad support in the legislature, where the appointment needs only a simple majority vote."
MyWay

Smart move.