Saad Al-Salim Al-Sabah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saad Al-Salim Al-Sabah |
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| Emir of Kuwait | |
| In office | 15–24 January 2006 |
| Predecessor | Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah |
| Successor | Sabah IV Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah |
| Crown Prince of Kuwait | |
| Reign | 8 February 1978 - 15 January 2006 |
| 4th Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait | |
| In office | 8 February 1978 - 13 July 2003 |
| Born | 1930 Kuwait |
| Died | 13 May 2008 (aged 77–78) Kuwait |
| Spouse | Sheikha Latifa bint Fahad Al-Sabah |
| House | House of Al Sabah |
| Father | Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah |
| Mother | Jameela |
| Religion | Islam |
Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah (Arabic: سعد العبد الله السالم الصباح Saʿd al-ʿAbd Allāh as-Sālim as-Sabāh) (1930 – 13 May 2008) was the Emir of Kuwait and Commander of the Military of Kuwait during a short reign of nine days (15 to 24 January 2006), succeeding Sheikh Jaber. Sheikh Saad was a general commander in the Military of Kuwait; in addition, the first to head the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior until 16 February 1978 and the first military officer to head the Ministry of Defense since 1964.
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Early life
Sheikh Saad, who was born in 1930, belonged to the Al-Salem branch of the Al-Sabah family and was eldest son of Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, who ruled Kuwait from 1950 to 1965. His mother was an Ethiopian slave until his father married her. He had two younger paternal half-brothers; and . His youngest brother is a governor. He attended the Mubarakiya school in Kuwait and Hendon Police College in North London.
Early career
Sheikh Saad debuted his career as the first military officer to head the ministry of interior and ministry of defense in 1962 and 1964, respectively. He served as the general commander of the Directorate of Public Security Force and the Directorate of Police from 1961 to 1962. Following the formation of the 3rd government on 6 December 1964; Sheikh Saad was appointed both minister of interior and of defense simultaneously and held both posts until 1978. On 16 February 1978, he became Crown Prince and held the post until 13 July 2006. From February 1978 to July 2003, he also served as Prime Minister of Kuwait, after which that role was given to Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
First Gulf War
A former flag officer of the military of Kuwait, Sheikh Saad was the leader involved in liberating Kuwait from Saddam's regime. He refused to deal with any of Iraq's ministers attempting to compromise the security of the country. During the exile of Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his declaration of martial law; Sheikh Saad was appointed briefly as the military governor from 1991 to 1992.
Emir of Kuwait
Sheikh Saad had suffered from colon disease, which led to speculation that he would refuse the Emirship. A declaration in November 2005 refuted such speculation, and Sheikh Saad took office as Emir on 15 January 2006 upon Sheikh Jaber's death. However, Sheikh Saad attended Jaber's funeral in a wheelchair, and his continued health problems caused some to question his ability to rule. Some members of the Kuwaiti parliament expressed concern that Sheikh Saad would not be able to deliver the two-line oath of office, scheduled for 24 January 2006.
Although a new Emir had not yet been announced, it was evident that the position would be assumed by Sheikh Saad's second cousin Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
On 24 January 2006, the Kuwaiti parliament voted Saad out of office, moments before an official letter of abdication was received. The Kuwait Cabinet nominated the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to take over as Emir as expected.
Academy of Saad Al-Abdullah for Security Sciences
The college is in charge of training Kuwaiti Police members. It was established in 1969 and named after Sheikh Saad.
Personal life
Married to his cousin, Sheikha Latifa Fahad Al-Sabah, Sheikh Saad had five daughters, Maryam, Hessa, Jamayel, Sheikha and Fadya, and one son, Fahad. One of his daughters, Sheika, controlled international marketing at Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). Until late August 1998, she was the executive assistant managing director for international marketing at the body. Another daughter, Hessa, was elected as vice-president of the Arab-Italian chamber of commerce in October 2012. She is also the head of the Arab women's business council and representative of Kuwait in the Chamber's general assembly session.
Death
Sheikh Saad died on 13 May 2008, aged 78, at Shaab Palace in Kuwait City from a heart attack.
Honours
: Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG – 12 February 1979)
See also
In Spanish: Saad Al-Abdulá Al-Salim Al-Sabah para niños
