Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jaber al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabahالشيخ جابر الأحمد الجابر الصباح |
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| Emir of Kuwait | |
| Reign | 31 December 1977 – 15 January 2006 |
| Predecessor | Sabah III |
| Successor | Saad I |
| Born | 29 June 1926 Kuwait City |
| Died | 15 January 2006 (aged 79) United Kingdom |
| Burial | Kuwait |
| Father | Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah |
| Mother | Sheikha Bazba bint Salim Al-Sabah |
| Religion | Islam |
Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah (born June 29, 1926 – died January 15, 2006) was a very important leader in Kuwait. He belonged to the al-Sabah family, which has ruled Kuwait for a long time. Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah was the third Emir (which is like a king or ruler) of Kuwait after it became independent from Britain.
He was also the top leader of Kuwait's military, known as the Commander-in-Chief. He served as Emir from December 31, 1977, until he passed away on January 15, 2006, due to a stroke. Before becoming the ruler of Kuwait, he worked as the minister of finance and economy from 1962 to 1965. After that, he became the prime minister before taking on the role of Emir.
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Early Life and Education
Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah was born in Kuwait City on June 29, 1926. He was the third son of Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who was also a ruler of Kuwait.
He went to several schools when he was young, including Al-Mubarakiya School. Later, he had private teachers who taught him about religion, the English language, Arabic, and different sciences. His brother, Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, sadly passed away during the Gulf War in front of Dasman Palace.
Jaber's Career in Government
In 1962, Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah became Kuwait's first Minister of Finance. This was a new government department at the time. In this job, he was in charge of introducing Kuwait's new money, the Kuwaiti dinar. He also helped create the Kuwaiti Currency Board and was its first leader.
From 1962 to 1964, he was also the first chairman of the Kuwaiti Fund for Arab Economic Development. This fund helps developing countries by giving them money and expert advice. Today, it helps over 100 countries around the world. Kuwait's oil money helped change the country from a small trading society into a modern nation. During Jaber's time, the fund grew and helped many countries.
Kuwait During the Iran–Iraq War
Kuwait was located right in the middle of the Iran–Iraq War, which happened from 1980 to 1988. This meant Kuwait faced many safety challenges during that time.
There were several bombings and security threats in Kuwait throughout the war. For example, in 1986, an oil facility was attacked. This attack almost caused Kuwait's oil industry to shut down completely.
Images for kids
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President Bush with Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on the South Lawn of the White House, 1990.
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Sheik in 1999
See also
In Spanish: Yaber Al-Ahmad Al-Yaber Al-Sabah para niños
