Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (1885 – 29 January 1950) (Arabic: الشيخ أحمد الجابر الصباح‎) was the tenth ruler of Kuwait, from 29 March 1921 until his death on 29 January 1950.

Biography

Ahmad is the son of Jaber II Al-Sabah, who is the eighth Ruler of Kuwait between 1915 and 1917. He rose to power after the death of his uncle Salem Al-Sabah, the ninth ruler of Kuwait, in February 1921.

Ahmad was the lead cavalry commander, founder of the Military of Kuwait and the Directorate of Public Security Force. Ahmad tasked his defense cavalry and infantry to Sheikh Ali Salem Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah in the early 1920s and transferred the command of defense cavalry and infantry to Sheikh Abdullah Jaber Al-Abdullah II Al-Sabah following the Battle of Al-Regeai. He was the minister of finance from 1940 to 1950.

Personal life

Ahmad was married several times. Notable children include:

• Mohammed Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (1909–1975); 1st Defense Minister (1962–1964) to take charge of the Defense portfolio.
• Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (1926–2006); 13th Ruler and 3rd Emir of Kuwait (1977–2006).
• Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (1929–2020); 15th Ruler and 5th Emir of Kuwait (2006–2020).
• Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (born 1937); current Emir of Kuwait.
• Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (born 1940), acting Minister (by protocol designation) and Deputy Commander of Kuwait National Guard 
• Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (1945–1990); commando officer in the Kuwait Armed Forces, killed battling in defense of Dasman Palace.
• Sheika Frayha Al Ahmad (1944–2018); philanthropist.

Death

Ahmad died in 1950 at Dasman Palace in Kuwait.

Honours and awards

• Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire (KCIE) – 1930 (CIE-1922)
• King George V Silver Jubilee Medal – 1935
• King George VI Coronation Medal – 1937
• Style of Highness – 1937
• Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India (KCSI, 1944; CSI, 1929)