Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (29 June 1926 – 15 January 2006)[1][2] (Arabic: الشيخ جابر الأحمد الجابر الصباح, romanized: ash-Shaykh Jābir al-ʾAḥmad al-Jābir aṣ-Ṣabāḥ) or Jaber III was Emir of Kuwait from 31 December 1977 until his death in 2006.
In this Arabic name, the surname is Al-Sabah.Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
31 December 1977 – 15 January 2006
- Himself
(1977–1978)
Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah (1978–1990) 1st time (1991–2003) 2nd time
Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (2003–2006)
30 November 1965 – 8 February 1978
- Sabah III
Himself
29 June 1926
Kuwait City, Sheikhdom of Kuwait
15 January 2006 (aged 79)
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Bibi Salem Mubarak Al-Sabah
The third monarch to rule Kuwait since its independence from Britain, Jaber had previously served as minister of finance and economy from 1962 to 1965 when he was appointed prime minister prior to becoming Kuwait's ruler.[3] He was the 13th ruler in the family dynasty.[4]
Early life and education[edit]
Jaber was born on 29 June 1926 in Kuwait City.[2] He was the third son of Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.[5]
Jaber received his early education at Al-Mubarakiya School, Al-Ahmediya School, and Al-Sharqiya School, and was subsequently tutored privately in English, Arabic, religion and the sciences.[5]
His brother Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was killed in 1990 in the Gulf War in front of Dasman Palace.[6]