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Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
الشيخ أحمد النواف الأحمد الصباح
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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.

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.

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