Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah
Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah
Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah was the Emir of Kuwait from 1965 to 1977. He played a crucial role in the development of the country during his reign, overseeing numerous initiatives to modernize and transform Kuwait into a prosperous and thriving nation.
Born in Kuwait in 1916, Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah was the second son of the founder of modern Kuwait, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. He was educated in Kuwait and later in England, where he studied political science and law. Upon his return to Kuwait, he served in various government positions, including as the Minister of Finance and as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
In 1965, after the death of his brother, Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah became the Emir of Kuwait. During his reign, he implemented several initiatives aimed at improving the lives of Kuwaiti citizens and boosting the country’s economy. He established several new schools and universities, built new roads and infrastructure, and encouraged foreign investment in the country.
One of the most significant achievements of Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah was the establishment of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development. This fund, which was created in 1961, provided loans and financial assistance to Arab countries in order to support their economic development.
Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah was also a strong advocate of regional cooperation and was instrumental in establishing the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in 1981. The GCC is an organization of Arab states in the Persian Gulf that works to promote economic and political cooperation among its member states.
Despite his many achievements, Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah faced several challenges during his reign, including a border dispute with Iraq and an economic downturn due to declining oil prices. Despite these challenges, he remained dedicated to serving the people of Kuwait and worked tirelessly to improve their lives.
Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah passed away in 1977, but his legacy lives on. He is remembered as a visionary leader who helped to transform Kuwait into a prosperous and thriving nation. 0 0 0.
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“Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem” Gulf News, 7 February 2013,
“Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.” Kuwait Times, 7 February 2013, ***
N.B. The article originally belongs to the book ‘Brief Biographies of Eminent Monarchs‘ by Menonim Menonimus.
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