Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah |
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Sabah in 2017
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| Crown Prince of Kuwait | |||||
| Assumed office 1 June 2024 |
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| Monarch | Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah | ||||
| Prime Minister of Kuwait | |||||
| In office 19 November 2019 – 19 July 2022 |
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| Monarch | |||||
| Deputy | Mohammad Al Khalid Al Sabah | ||||
| Preceded by | Jaber Al-Mubarak | ||||
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah (acting) Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah |
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| Deputy Prime Minister of Kuwait | |||||
| In office 4 December 2011 – 19 November 2019 |
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| Prime Minister | Jaber Al-Mubarak | ||||
| Preceded by | Jaber Al-Mubarak | ||||
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Al Khalid Al Sabah | ||||
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |||||
| In office 22 October 2011 – 19 November 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Muhammad Al Sabah | ||||
| Succeeded by | Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah | ||||
| Born | 3 March 1953 Kuwait City, Kuwait |
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| House | Al Sabah | ||||
| Father | Khalid bin Hamad Al Sabah | ||||
| Mother | Mouza bint Ahmad Al Sabah | ||||
| Alma mater | Kuwait University | ||||
Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah (Arabic: الشيخ صباح الخالد الحمد الصباح) was born on 3 March 1953. He is the Crown Prince of Kuwait. He is a very important member of the Al-Sabah family, which rules Kuwait.
From 2006 to 2022, he held many government jobs. He was the Foreign Minister from 2011 to 2019. He also served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 2019 to 2022. On 1 June 2024, Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chose him to be the Crown Prince.
Early Life and Education
Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah was born in Kuwait City, Kuwait. His father was Khalid bin Hamad Al Sabah. His mother was Mouza bint Ahmad Al Sabah. She was the daughter of Ahmad bin Jabir Al Sabah. Ahmad bin Jabir Al Sabah was the ruler of Kuwait from 1921 to 1950.
Sabah has two brothers who also held important government jobs. His brother Mohammad Al Khalid Al Sabah was a deputy prime minister and interior minister. His other brother Ahmad Al Khalid Al Sabah was a former deputy prime minister and defense minister.
In 1977, Sabah finished his studies at Kuwait University. He earned a bachelor's degree in political sciences. This degree helped him prepare for a career in government.
Career in Government
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Sabah began his career in 1978 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He worked there in different roles until 1995. For example, he was part of Kuwait's team at the United Nations from 1983 to 1989.
From 1995 to 1998, he was Kuwait's ambassador to Saudi Arabia. An ambassador represents their country in another country. During this time, he also worked as Kuwait's representative to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). From 1998 to 2006, he was in charge of national security.
In July 2006, Sabah became a minister for the first time. He was appointed Minister of Social Affairs and Labor. He also worked as the acting foreign minister during this period. In October 2007, he became the Minister of Information. Later, he became an advisor in the Amiri Diwan, which is like the ruler's office. In February 2010, he joined the Supreme Petroleum Council. This council deals with oil matters in Kuwait.
On 22 October 2011, Sabah took on two big roles. He became both the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. He replaced Mohammad Al Sabah as the foreign minister. On 4 August 2013, he was made the First Deputy Prime Minister, in addition to being the foreign minister.
On 19 November 2019, Sabah became the 8th Prime Minister of Kuwait. He was chosen by an Emiri decree, which is an official order from the Emir (ruler). He resigned from this role on 5 April 2022. The Emir accepted his resignation on 10 May 2022. Sabah continued to serve in a temporary role until a new prime minister was appointed.
Becoming Crown Prince
On 1 June 2024, Sabah was named the Crown Prince of Kuwait. This means he is next in line to become the ruler. This was a very important moment in Kuwait's history. It was the first time someone from the Hamad branch of the Al-Sabah ruling family held this position. He is also the first Crown Prince not from the Jabir or Salim branches since Kuwait became independent in 1961.
Personal Life
Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah is married to Aida Salim Al Ali Al Sabah. They have two children together. His wife, Aida Al Sabah, is the head of the Sheikh Salim Al Ali Al Sabah Informatics Award.
See also
In Spanish: Sabah Al-Jálid Al-Sabah para niños
- List of foreign ministers in 2017
