Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah |
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| Emir of Kuwait | |
| Reign | 31 December 1977 – 15 January 2006 |
| Predecessor | Sabah III |
| Successor | Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah |
| Prime Ministers |
Himself (1977–1978)
Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah (1978–2003) Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (2003–2006) |
| Prime Minister of Kuwait | |
| Reign | 30 November 1965 – 8 February 1978 |
| Predecessor | Sabah Al-Salim Al-Sabah |
| Successor | Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah |
| Emir |
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Sabah III
Himself |
| Born | 29 June 1926 Kuwait City, Kuwait |
| Died | 15 January 2006 (aged 79) Kuwait City, Kuwait |
| Burial | Sulaibikhat cemetery, Kuwait |
| Father | Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah |
| Mother | Bibi Salem Mubarak Al-Sabah |
Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah (born 29 June 1926 – died 15 January 2006) was a very important leader from the al-Sabah family. He was the Emir of Kuwait, which is like being the king or ruler, and also the head of Kuwait's military. He led Kuwait from 1977 until he passed away in 2006.
Sheikh Jaber was the third ruler of Kuwait since it became independent from Britain. Before becoming Emir, 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 was born in Kuwait City on 29 June 1926. He was the third son of Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who was also a former ruler.
He went to schools like Al-Mubarakiya School, Al-Ahmediya School, and Al-Sharqiya School. He also had private teachers who taught him about religion, English, Arabic, and science.
His brother, Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, sadly died during the Persian Gulf War near Dasman Palace.
Sheikh Jaber's Career
Starting His Career
In 1962, Sheikh Jaber became Kuwait's first minister of finance. This was a new job at the time. His main tasks were to introduce Kuwait's new money, called the Kuwaiti dinar, and to set up the Kuwaiti Currency Board, which he led.
As minister, he also became the first chairman of the Kuwaiti Fund for Arab Economic Development from 1962 to 1964. This fund helps developing countries by giving them money and technical advice. It has helped over 100 countries around the world. The money for this fund came from Kuwait's oil earnings.
Iran–Iraq War
From 1980 to 1988, the Iran–Iraq War happened, and Kuwait was located right in the middle of it.
During this time, Kuwait faced many dangers, including a series of bombings. In 1986, there was an attack on an oil facility, which almost stopped Kuwait's oil production completely.
Persian Gulf War
The Gulf War started when Iraq invaded Kuwait. Some people say that Iraq's goal was to capture or kill Sheikh Jaber. However, Sheikh Jaber and his government quickly moved to Saudi Arabia within hours of the invasion. They ran the Kuwaiti government from a hotel in Ta'if, Saudi Arabia.
From Ta'if, Sheikh Jaber made sure his government stayed in touch with the people still in Kuwait. They helped organize a secret resistance group of soldiers and regular citizens. They also used money saved from oil to provide important services like emergency care to Kuwaitis who remained in the country.
Sheikh Jaber and his government worked hard to get other countries to help Kuwait against Iraq. When the war ended in February 1991, Sheikh Jaber stayed in Saudi Arabia for a short time. He declared martial law for three months, which meant the military was in charge of keeping order. This helped make sure the country was safe from any remaining Iraqi forces and prepared for his return.
On 15 March 1991, Sheikh Jaber and his government safely returned to Kuwait.
Personal Life and Death
Sheikh Jaber had a large family. He had 50 children, 27 daughters and 23 sons.
In September 2001, Sheikh Jaber had a stroke and went to the United Kingdom for medical care. Five years later, on 15 January 2006, he passed away at the age of 79 due to a serious health issue related to his stroke.
His successor was the Crown Prince, Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah. After Sheikh Jaber's death, the government announced a 40-day period of mourning and closed for three days. He was buried at Sulaibikhat cemetery in Kuwait, alongside other members of his family.
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
