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Nasser Al-Mohammed Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
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الشيخ ناصر المحمد الأحمد الجابر الصباح
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| 6th Prime Minister of Kuwait | |
| In office 7 February 2006 – 28 November 2011 |
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| Monarch | Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah |
| Deputy | Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah |
| Preceded by | Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah |
| Succeeded by | Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah |
| Minister of Amiri Diwan of Kuwait (Head of the Ruler's Court) |
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| In office 10 September 1990 – 12 February 2006 |
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| Prime Minister | Saad Al-Abdullah Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah |
| Preceded by | Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah |
| Succeeded by | Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah |
| Minister of Social Affairs | |
| In office 11 January 1988 – 9 March 1990 |
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| Prime Minister | Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah |
| Preceded by | Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah |
| Succeeded by | Jaber Abdullah |
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| Born | 22 December 1940 Kuwait City, Sheikhdom of Kuwait |
| Children | Sabah Ahmad |
| Parent | Mohammed Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah |
| Alma mater | University of Geneva |
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| Reference style | His Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Highness |
| Alternative style | Sheikh |
Nasser Al-Mohammed Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (Arabic: الشيخ ناصر المحمد الأحمد الجابر الصباح, romanized: ash-Shaykh Nāṣir Muḥammad al-ʾAḥmad al-Jābir aṣ-Ṣabāḥ, born December 22, 1940) is an important politician from Kuwait. He served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from February 7, 2006, until November 28, 2011. As Prime Minister, he was the head of the government, working with the Emir (the ruler of Kuwait) to lead the country.
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Early Life and Education
Sheikh Nasser was born on December 22, 1940, in Kuwait City. His father was Mohammed Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who was Kuwait's very first defense minister. Nasser is also the nephew of the former ruler of Kuwait, Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
He went to high school in the United Kingdom and finished in 1955. Later, in 1960, he earned a special diploma in the French language. He also studied at the University of Geneva.
Political Career Highlights
Nasser Al-Mohammed Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah started his career in government in 1964. He began as a secretary at the foreign ministry.
- Working for Kuwait Abroad: In October 1964, he joined Kuwait's team at the United Nations in New York City. He later became an ambassador, representing Kuwait in countries like Iran and Afghanistan.
- Serving in Different Ministries: Over the years, he held many important roles in Kuwait's government. He was the Minister of Information, Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. He also served as the Minister of the Emiri Diwan, which means he was in charge of the ruler's court.
- Becoming Prime Minister: In February 2006, when Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah became the Emir of Kuwait, Nasser Al-Mohammed Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was chosen to be the Prime Minister.
Challenges as Prime Minister
During his time as Prime Minister, Nasser faced several challenges.
- Resignations and Reappointments: He resigned from his position multiple times, often due to disagreements with the parliament. For example, in March 2007, he resigned to avoid a vote against a health minister. However, he was often asked by the Emir to form a new government and continue his work.
- Votes of No-Confidence: In January 2011, he survived a vote of no-confidence in parliament, meaning enough members supported him to keep his position.
- Final Resignation: His cabinet resigned in April 2011 due to ongoing disagreements with parliament. He was reappointed but resigned again on November 28, 2011. His resignation was accepted, and Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah became the next Prime Minister.
Personal Life
Nasser Al-Mohammed Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is married to Shahrazad Al-Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. They have two children named Sabah and Ahmad.
Honors and Awards
Throughout his career, Sheikh Nasser received many special honors and awards from different countries and institutions:
- Order of the Kingdom of Swaziland, First Class: From the King of Swaziland, Mswati III, on July 23, 2009.
- Grand National Order of Merit: From the President of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, on April 16, 2010.
- Key to the City of Santiago: From the mayor of Santiago, Chile, on July 26, 2010. This was to recognize his efforts in making relations between Chile and Kuwait stronger.
- Honorary Citizenship of Tirana: From the Mayor of Tirana, Albania, Lulzim Basha, on November 26, 2011.
- Honorary Doctorate Degree: From the University of Rome Tor Vergata in Italy, on May 22, 2014. This was for his work in legal systems and international relations.
- Sigilum Magnum Medal: From the University of Bologna in Italy, on May 23, 2014. This is the highest academic honor from that university.
See also
In Spanish: Naser Al-Mohamed Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah para niños
- House of Al-Sabah
- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
- Military of Kuwait
