Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
|
|
|---|---|
|
الشيخ أحمد النواف الأحمد الصباح
|
|
Official portrait, 2022
|
|
| 9th Prime Minister of Kuwait | |
| In office 24 July 2022 – 17 January 2024 |
|
| Monarch | Nawaf Al-Ahmad Mishal Al-Ahmad |
| Deputy | Talal Al-Khaled |
| Preceded by | Sabah Al-Khaled |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem |
| First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior | |
| In office 9 March 2022 – 24 July 2022 |
|
| Monarch | Nawaf Al-Ahmad |
| Prime Minister | Sabah Al-Khalid |
| Preceded by | Ahmad Mansour Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah |
| Succeeded by | Talal Al-Khaled |
| Deputy Chief of National Guard | |
| In office 19 November 2020 – 9 March 2022 |
|
| Monarch | Nawaf Al-Ahmad |
| Preceded by | Mishal Al-Ahmad |
| Succeeded by | Faisal Al-Nawaf |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 (age 68–69) Kuwait City, Sheikhdom of Kuwait |
| Political party | Independent |
| Parents | Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (father) Sharifa Sulaiman Al-Jassim (mother) |
Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah (Arabic: الشيخ أحمد النواف الأحمد الصباح, born in 1956) is a well-known politician and military officer from Kuwait. He served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait, which is like the head of government, from July 24, 2022, until he resigned on December 20, 2023. He is the oldest son of the late Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who was the former Emir of Kuwait, or the ruler of the country.
Contents
Early Career and Roles
Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah started his career working in the Ministry of Interior. This ministry is in charge of keeping the country safe and maintaining law and order. He reached the rank of lieutenant-general, which is a very high position in the military or police.
In 2014, he retired from the Ministry of Interior. In the same year, he became the governor of Hawalli. A governor is like a leader for a specific area or region within a country. He also represented the Emir of Kuwait on several important occasions.
Leading the National Guard
On November 19, 2020, Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah was appointed as the Deputy Chief of the National Guard. The National Guard is a special force that helps protect the country. He held this important role until March 9, 2022.
Sports and Police Leadership
Beyond his government roles, he was also involved in sports. He was a member of the general assembly for the Al-Arabi Club, a famous sports club in Kuwait. He even managed the club's football team during a very successful period for them. He also served as the president of the International Police Federation and led the Kuwait Police Federation.
Important Government Positions
Minister of Interior Role
On March 9, 2022, a special order was issued that appointed him as the First Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Interior. This meant he had a very important role in leading the government and overseeing the country's internal security.
Becoming Prime Minister
On July 24, 2022, the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, issued a decree. This decree officially assigned Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah the role of Prime Minister. He was tasked with forming the 40th government in Kuwait's history.
The official order for his government to be formed was issued on August 1, 2022. He served as Prime Minister until December 20, 2023. On that date, he submitted his resignation to the new Emir, Mishal Al-Sabah.
See also
In Spanish: Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah para niños
