Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (1885 – 29 January 1950) (Arabic: الشيخ أحمد الجابر الصباح) was the ruler of Kuwait from 29 March 1921 until his death on 29 January 1950.[1]

Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Ruler of Kuwait
Reign29 March 1921 – 29 January 1950
PredecessorSalim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah
SuccessorAbdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah
Born1885
Sheikhdom of Kuwait
Died29 January 1950(1950-01-29) (aged 64–65)
Spouse15
FatherJaber II Al-Sabah

Biography

Ahmad was the son of Jaber II Al-Sabah, who was the eighth Ruler of Kuwait between 1915 and 1917. He rose to power after the death of his uncle Salem Al-Sabah, the ninth ruler of Kuwait, in February 1921.[1]

Ahmad was the lead cavalry commander, founder of the Military of Kuwait and the Directorate of Public Security Force.[2][3] Ahmad tasked his defense cavalry and infantry to Sheikh Ali Salem Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah in the early 1920s and transferred the command of defense cavalry and infantry to Sheikh Abdullah Jaber Al-Abdullah II Al-Sabah[2][4][5] following the 1928 Battle of Al-Regeai.

In 1936 the Arab inhabitants of British Mandated colonized Judah/Israel asked financial aid from Ahmad Al Jaber, but he refused the demand and also, banned the Kuwaiti royals and other leading figures from helping the British Mandate Arab residence. During his last period of his reign he was the minister of finance from 1940 to 1950.[6]

Personal life

Ahmad was married several times. Notable children include:

Death

Ahmad died in 1950 at Dasman Palace in Kuwait.

See also

References
  1. Anthony B. Toth (2005). "Tribes and Tribulations: Bedouin Losses in the Saudi and Iraqi Struggles Over Kuwait's Frontiers, 1921–1943". British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies. 32 (2): 145–167. doi:10.1080/13530190500281424. S2CID 154636834.
  2. Kuwait National Guard Archives, Early Defense Cavalry & Infantry; Retrieved 3 March 2015 (Arabic)
  3. Kuwait National Guard Archives, Early Defense Cavalry & Infantry led by His Highness Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Archived 5 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine; Retrieved 4 March 2015 (Arabic Read)
  4. Kuwait National Guard Archives, Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah and Sheikh Abdullah Jaber Al-Abdullah II Al-Sabah with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia; Retrieved 4 March 2015 (Arabic Read)
  5. His Highness the Emir sponsors Sheikh Abdullah Jaber Al-Abdullah II Al-Sabah "U.N.E.S.C.O (United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization) Award Ceremony"
  6. "وزارة المالية - دولة الكويت". www.mof.gov.kw.
  7. List of Kuwait Defense Ministers (in Arabic)
  8. "Profile: Sheikh Sabah Al Sabah". BBC. 31 January 2006. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  9. "Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf nominates Sheikh Mishal as crown prince". Gulf News. 7 October 2020.
  10. "Kuwait National Guard الحرس الوطني الكويتي–-". Archived from the original on 16 July 2006. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
  11. Profile & Accomplishments of Kuwait National Guard Deputy Commander and acting Minister by Government Protocol Archived 19 October 2017 at the Wayback Machine; His Excellency Sheikh Meshal Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah; Retrieved 3 March 2015 (Arabic Read)
  12. "When our flag lost its sky … and only hearts remembered". Arab Times. 1 July 2013.
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