KUWAIT, Sept 18 (KUNA) -- The Amiri Diwan on Wednesday issued the following statement, "On behalf of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the gracious Al-Sabah family, the Diwan extends deep gratitude to the citizens and residents of the country who took part in offering condolences on demise of His Highness Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah." (end) amh.rk