His Highness the Amir of Kuwait

His Highness grew up in the ruling house, as he is the seventh son of the late Amir Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and a brother of three rulers of Kuwait, the late Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the late Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the late Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

Assumed the reins of power on December 20, 2023

Kuwait Cabinet named Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Amir of the State of Kuwait on Saturday, December 16, 2023, succeeding the late Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

His Highness

Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

After His Highness’s graduation from Hendon Police College in 1960, he joined the Ministry of Interior where he progressed in several positions until he became the Head of the General Investigations with the rank of Colonel in 1967 and held the position until 1980. During his tenure, the name of this institution was changed to the State Security Service.

During his tenure as the Deputy Chief of the National Guard, there were stages of development that led to the excellence of this military and security institution in fulfilling its duties and tasks in defending the country, preserving its security, and maintaining stability.

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  • 1967

    Head of the State Security Service

    After His Highness’s graduation from Hendon Police College in 1960, he joined the Ministry of Interior where he held several positions until he became the Head of the General Investigations with the rank of Colonel in 1967 and held the position until 1980.

  • 2004

    Deputy Chief of Kuwait National Guard

    An Amiri decree No. (12/2004) was issued on April17,2004 to appoint Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah the Deputy Chief of Kuwait National Guard with the rank of Minister until he became the Crown Prince.

  • 2020

    Crown Prince

    An Amiri decree was issued nominating His Highness as the Crown Prince on October 7,2020

  • 2023

    Amir of Kuwait

    Kuwait Cabinet named Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Amir of the State of Kuwait on Saturday, December 16, 2023.

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Speeches

Speeches of His Highness

  • Speech of His Highness the Emir of the country after taking the constitutional oath of the new government

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    17 Jan

    كلمة حضرة صاحب السمو أمير البلاد بعد أداء اليمين الدستورية للحكومة الجديدة برئاسة الشيخ د. محمد صباح السالم

  • النطق السامي للمقام السامي
    حضرة صاحب السمو أمير البالد المفدى
    الشيخ مشعل األحمد الجابر الصباح )حفظه هللا ورعاه(
    بعد أداء سموه )حفظه هللا ورعاه( اليمين الدستورية
    أمام مجلس األمة

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    20 Dec

    The Speech of His Highness the Amir of the State of Kuwait
    Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah After Taking the Constitutional Oath Before the National Assembly