Jassem Al-Kharafi
Kuwaiti politician and Speaker of the Assembly
Born
1940
85 years ago
Died
May 21st, 2015
9 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Kuwait
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Served as the 8th Speaker of the National Assembly in Kuwait. Held the position from 2006 to 2013 and was instrumental in various legislative processes during his tenure. Al-Kharafi was also a prominent businessman and engaged in numerous commercial activities within the region, contributing to the economic landscape of Kuwait. His leadership in the assembly was marked by a focus on governance and political reform.
Served as the 8th Speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly
Led the assembly from 2006 to 2013
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