A declaration in November 2005 refuted such speculation , and Sheikh Saad took office as Emir on 15 January 2006 upon Sheikh Jaber 's death .
Sheikh Saad had suffered from colon disease , which led to speculation that he would refuse the Emirship .
A declaration in November 2005 refuted such speculation , and Sheikh   took office as Emir on 15 January 2006 upon Sheikh Jaber 's death .
Sheikh Saad had suffered from colon disease , which led to speculation that he would refuse the Emirship .