Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah
Kuwaiti Prime Minister and royal leader
Born
January 5th, 1942
83 years ago
Died
2024
1 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Kuwait
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Served as the 7th Prime Minister of Kuwait from 2011 to 2022. Held various positions in the government, including Minister of Defense and the Minister of the Interior. Played a crucial role during the Gulf War, contributing to national defense and reconstruction efforts post-conflict. Also involved in the promotion of development projects and economic reforms in Kuwait to bolster the country's growth.
Served as Prime Minister from 2011 to 2022
Held the position of Minister of Defense
Contributed to Gulf War defense efforts
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