Sabah Al-Salim Al-Sabah facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sabah Salem Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah صباح السالم المبارك الصباح
His Highness
Emir of Kuwait
Reign	24 November 1965 – 31 December 1977
Predecessor	Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah
Successor	Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
Born	(1913-04-12)12 April 1913
Died	31 December 1977(1977-12-31) (aged 64)
Issue	Ali Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah Salem Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah Ahmad Hussa Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah
Father	Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah
Mother	Munira Muhammad Al-Dabbous

Sabah III Al-Salim Al-Sabah (born April 12, 1913 – died December 31, 1977) was an important leader in Kuwait. He served as the Emir of Kuwait from 1965 to 1977. An Emir is like a ruler or a king of a country. Sabah Al-Salim Al-Sabah was the youngest son of Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, who was also a ruler of Kuwait.

He became Emir after his half-brother, Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah, passed away on November 24, 1965. During his time as Emir, he made some big decisions for Kuwait. He passed away on December 31, 1977, due to cancer.

Early Life and Public Service

Before becoming the Emir, Sabah Al-Salim Al-Sabah held several important jobs in the government of Kuwait. These roles helped him gain experience in leading the country.

Key Roles Before Becoming Emir

• Police Directorate President: From 1953 to 1959, he was in charge of the police department. This meant he helped keep law and order in Kuwait.
• Public Health Department President: From 1959 to 1961, he led the public health department. This role focused on the health and well-being of the people.
• Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister: From 1962 to 1963, he served as the Deputy Prime Minister and also as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. As Foreign Minister, he represented Kuwait to other countries around the world.
• Prime Minister of Kuwait: From 1963 to 1965, he was the Prime Minister. This is a very important role, helping to run the government day-to-day.

On October 29, 1962, he was named the Crown Prince. This meant he was next in line to become the ruler of Kuwait.

His Time as Emir

Sabah Al-Salim Al-Sabah became the Emir of Kuwait in 1965. During his rule, Kuwait continued to grow and develop.

Important Decisions

One notable event during his reign was in August 1976. He decided to pause the parliament for four years. He believed this was necessary for the good of the country at that time.

Honours and Awards

Throughout his life, Sabah Al-Salim Al-Sabah received many special honours and awards, both from Kuwait and from other countries. These awards recognized his leadership and service.

Awards from Kuwait

• He was the leader (Sovereign Grand Master) of several important Kuwaiti awards, including:
  • The Order of Mubarak the Great
  • The Order of Kuwait
  • The Order of National Defense
  • The Military Duty Order

Awards from Other Countries

• He was made a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George by the United Kingdom in 1959.
• He also received a special medal in 1971 to celebrate the 2500th Anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire.

Images for kids

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  Ribbon bar for the Order of Mubarak the Great

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  Ribbon bar for the Order of Kuwait

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  Ribbon bar for the Order of National Defense

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  Ribbon bar for the Military Duty Order

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  Ribbon for the Order of St Michael and St George

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  Medal for the 2500th Anniversary of the Persian Empire