Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah facts for kids

Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah (born on March 3, 1953) is the Crown Prince of Kuwait. He is a very important member of the Al-Sabah royal family, which rules Kuwait. He worked in many government jobs from 2006 to 2022. He was the Foreign Minister from 2011 to 2019. He also served as the Prime Minister from 2019 to 2022. On June 1, 2024, the ruler of Kuwait, Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, chose him to be the Crown Prince.

Early Life and Education

Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah was born on March 3, 1953. 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. He was also the interior minister, in charge of police and safety. His other brother, Ahmad Al Khalid Al Sabah, was a former deputy prime minister and defense minister.

Sabah studied at Kuwait University. In 1977, he earned a bachelor's degree in political sciences. This means he studied how governments work and how countries interact.

Career in Government

Sabah meets with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Kuwait City, Kuwait in July 2021.

Sabah with Armenian president Armen Sarkissian during the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, November 2021.

Sabah began his career in 1978. He joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This ministry handles Kuwait's relationships with other countries. Until 1995, he worked in different roles there. From 1983 to 1989, he was part of Kuwait's team at the United Nations. The United Nations is a big organization where countries work together for peace.

In 1995, Sabah became Kuwait's ambassador to Saudi Arabia. An ambassador is a country's main representative in another country. He stayed in this role until 1998. During this time, he also represented Kuwait at the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). This is a group of countries that work together on issues important to Muslim nations. From 1998 to 2006, he was the chief of national security. This means he was in charge of keeping Kuwait safe.

In July 2006, Sabah received his first job as a minister. He was made the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor. This role involves helping people and managing labor laws. He also acted as the Foreign Minister during this time. He was the Minister of Social Affairs and Labor until October 2007. Then, he became the Minister of Information. This job deals with news and media. After that, he became an advisor in the Amiri Diwan. This is like being an advisor to the ruler of Kuwait. In February 2010, he joined the Supreme Petroleum Council. This council helps manage Kuwait's oil resources.

On October 22, 2011, Sabah became both the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. He took over the foreign minister role from Mohammad Al Sabah. In December 2011, he also became the Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs. This role helps manage the government's meetings and decisions. Later, Mohammad Abdullah Al Mubarak Al Sabah took over this specific job. On August 4, 2013, Sabah was made the First Deputy Prime Minister. He kept his job as Foreign Minister too.

On November 19, 2019, Sabah became the 8th Prime Minister of Kuwait. He was chosen by an Emiri decree, which is a special order from the Emir (ruler). He became Prime Minister after Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah resigned. Sabah and his cabinet (team of ministers) resigned on April 5, 2022. The Emir accepted their resignation on May 10, 2022. Sabah was asked to continue working as a caretaker until a new government was formed.

Becoming Crown Prince

On June 1, 2024, Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah was named the Crown Prince of Kuwait. The Crown Prince is the person who is expected to become the next 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 royal family became Crown Prince. He is also the first Crown Prince since Kuwait became independent in 1961 who is not from the Jabir or Salim branches of the family.

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. This award recognizes achievements in computer science and information technology.

Honours and Awards

Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah has received several important awards from different countries:

• (Saudi Arabia): He received the Order of King Abdul Aziz in 1998. This is a high honor from Saudi Arabia.
• (Sudan): He was given the Grand Officer of the Order of the Two Niles in 2012. This is a special award from Sudan.
• (United Kingdom): He became an Honorary Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George on November 27, 2012. This is an honor from the United Kingdom.

See also

In Spanish: Sabah Al-Jálid Al-Sabah para niños

• List of foreign ministers in 2017