Amir of Kuwait in London

Few days ago, my husband was checking out the Arab Times online as usual and saw pictures of the Amir, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, at his Al-Sabahiya Palace in London. He found it very interesting and called me to see it. We don’t remember ever seeing him dressed in a suit before and he looks quite smart and handsome in it.He recently got discharged from a hospital in London after going through a successful routine health checkup.

The common picture we get to see of him is ......

Q8's Amir

D Curriculum Vitae of His Highness the Amir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (May Allah protect him)


- On January 29, 2006, he was unanimously proclaimed as Amir of the State of Kuwait.

- On July 13, 2003, he became Prime Minister as per Amiri Decree.

- On October 18, 1992, he became the first Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

- On March 3, 1985, he became Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

- In the period from March 4, 1981 to February 9, 1982, he became Minister of Information, in addition to his posts as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.


- On February 16, 1978, he became Deputy Prime Minister, in addition to his post as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

- In the period from February 2, 1971 to February 3, 1975, he became Deputy Minister of Information, in addition to his post as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

- On January 28, 1963, he was assigned the post of Foreign Minister.

Since the Independence until April 20, 1991, His Highness assumed this post throughout all the governments.

- On January 17, 1962, he became Minister of Guidance and Information.

- In 1955, he became the Head of the Department of Press and Publications.

- He is a member of the Organizational Body of the Higher Council.

- He is a member of the Building and Construction Council.

- He completed his studies with private tutors.

- He was educated at Kuwait schools.

- On June 6, 1929, he was born in Kuwait.

- Social status: Widower and father to three sons and one daughter.

- Languages: Good command of English.

- Hobbies: Fishing