First Deputy Prime Minister al-MUBARAK al-Hamad al-Sabah Jabir of Kuwait

When Iraq invaded Kuwait (1990), Jabir took refuge in Saudia Arabia and set up a government in exile.

Sheikh Jabir was a friend and steadfast and reliable.

Sheikh Jabir has been a decisive leader, having allowed the National Assembly to reform in 1981 and dissolving it in 1986 as disagreements arose over its right to question the ability of ministers.

AFTER AN OFFICIAL WELCOME CEREMONY, SHAIKH SALMAN, SHAIKH SABAH AND SHAIKH JABIR MET WITH SENIOR OFFICERS FROM THE DEFENCE COMMAND WHO GAVE A BRIEFING ON THE AIR DEFENCE COMMAND DUTIES.

Jabir is in the Jabir line of descent from Mubarak the Great (1896-1915) through his son Sheikh Jabir (1915-1917), and his son Sheikh Ahmad (1921-1950), the present ruler’s grandfather and father, who both ruled in their turn.

Sheikh Jabir was born, by most accounts, in 1929, when his father Sheikh Ahmad was ruler of Kuwait.

back to the Jabir line, Sheikh Jabir was named Sheikh Sabah’s heir apparent, and, in keeping with traditional practice, also became Prime Minister.

vigorous, dynamic figure in politics and was also active as a swimmer and horseback rider.

order to cement key tribal alliances.