SheikhSalem Al-Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah (Arabic: الشيخ سالم علي السالم الصباح; born 1926) is the eldest serving member and a Sheikh of the House of Sabah,[1] as well as the sole commander throughout the Kuwait National Guard’s six-decade history.
Salem is the eldest son of Sheikh Ali Salem Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah (1898–1928). He was born in Fereej Al-Shuyouk (فريج الشيوخ), located in the central area known as Wast (الوسط). His half-brother is Sheikh Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah.[1]
Careeredit
Construction and development (1950–1960)edit
Salem began his career in construction and development coinciding with the discovery of oil in Kuwait during the 1950s. This period marked the beginning of significant industrial growth throughout the country due to the influx of oil revenue.[1] Prior to the establishment of the Government of Kuwait, Salem engaged in the public works sector, playing a role in leading and participating in numerous developmental projects. These projects were instrumental in shaping modern Kuwait and establishing the foundational elements of lifestyle and societal norms in the country today.[1]
In the early 1950s, Salem collaborated with Fahed Salem Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, the Director of Public Works and the Municipality, serving as deputy director of both offices until 1959.[1] That same year, Salem became the head of the construction council, taking on a role in planning and development during Kuwait’s developmental period. Subsequently, he led the Directorate of Public Works, focusing on implementing construction projects that were pivotal in establishing the infrastructure of modern Kuwait.[1]
In the early 1960s, before Kuwait’s independence, Salem was appointed director of the town council. This was a period when the council was establishing its governing laws, including the appointment of a member of the House of Sabah as its head. Salem’s leadership coincided with the formulation of policies focused on the country’s development, public health, environmental preservation, hygiene, green spaces, and the establishment of key infrastructures.[1]
Independence 1961edit
Following the independence of Kuwait in 1961, Salem was a prime board member in the founding council that was tasked in formilzing and preparing the Constitution of Kuwait and headed the first Ministry of Public Works in the first Government of Kuwait formed following the independence in 1961 and the second government formed in 1963 respectively.[1] Salem's ministerial participation and initial contribution led also to the enacting of the first legislative term of the National Assembly of Kuwait.[1]
Kuwait National Guard Patronedit
The founding of the Kuwait National Guard was first conceived during the Six-Day War and following Operation Vantage when Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah[2] was the Crown Prince of Kuwait through the 2nd Decree of 1967 on June 6 during the reign of Sabah Al-Salim Al-Sabah. A mission for this purpose was led by Salem Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah.[3] He formed and allocated training and development responsibilities amongst the various task forces within the National Guard and remained at the head of the institution since its enacting in 1967.[4][5][6][7][8][9]
2006 dynastic successionedit
After the death of Emir Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Salem initially supported Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah,[10] the then crown prince, for succession. Due to Saad’s challenging health conditions making him ineligible for the role of Emir, however, a majority of the royal family eventually converged on nominating Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.[11] The succession dispute, lasting approximately eight days, concluded with Salem shifting his support to Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah’s nomination as the new Emir.
Other positionsedit
Salem assumed many positions within the Government of Kuwait.[1]
First Honorary President of the Society of Engineers.[1]
Deputy Director of Municipality and Public Works 1956.[1]
^ abcdefghijklmnopq[1] Profile & Accomplishments of Kuwait National Guard Commander; His Highness Sheikh Salem Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah; Retrieved March 3rd, 2015 (Arabic Read)
^[2] Kuwait National Guard Archives; His Highness Sheikh Jaber Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah; Retrieved March 4, 2015
^[3] Kuwait National Guard Archives, His Highness Sheikh Salem Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah; Retrieved March 4, 2015
^. Kuwait National Guard. Archived from the original on 2006-07-16. (Arabic Read)
^[4] Profile & Accomplishments of Kuwait National Guard Commander; His Highness Sheikh Salem Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah; Retrieved March 3, 2015 (Arabic Read)
^[5] Kuwait National Guard Archives, Sheikh Salem Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah running inspection of the Kuwait National Guard 1969, Retrieved March 4, 2015
^[6] Kuwait National Guard Archives, Sheikh Salem Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah running inspection of the Kuwait National Guard 1969, Retrieved March 4, 2015
^[7] Kuwait National Guard Archives, Sheikh Salem Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah attending and inspecting a machine gunner during a firing exercise 1969; Retrieved March 4, 2015
^[8] Kuwait National Guard Archives. Sheikh Salem Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah attending and inspecting the dismantling and arming of a machine gun qualification course 1969
^[9] Kuwait National Guard Archives, His Highness Sheikh Saad Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Retrieved March 5, 2015
^[10] Kuwait National Guard Archives, His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Retrieved March 5, 2015
External linksedit
Al Sabah: History and Genealogy of Kuwait’s Ruling Family 1752-1987 - by Alan Rush - (Ithaca Press, 1987)
May 08, 2024
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Sheikh Salem Al Ali Al Salem Al Sabah Arabic الشيخ سالم علي السالم الصباح born 1926 is the eldest serving member and a Sheikh of the House of Sabah 1 as well as the sole commander throughout the Kuwait National Guard s six decade history Salem Al Ali Al SabahHis Highness Commander 1 Commander of Kuwait National GuardReign1967 presentSheikh of the House of SabahBorn1926 age 97 98 KuwaitSpouseMunira bint Sabah Al SabahBadria bint Abdul Rahman Al RumiAl Anoud bint Ahmad Al SabahWadha Al AdwaniBadha bint Mubarak Al HajrafIssueIntisar Salem Al Ali Al Sabah daughter HouseHouse of Sabah Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 2 1 Construction and development 1950 1960 2 2 Independence 1961 2 3 Kuwait National Guard Patron 2 4 2006 dynastic succession 3 Other positions 4 Humanitarian and charity missions 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksEarly life and education editSalem is the eldest son of Sheikh Ali Salem Al Mubarak Al Sabah 1898 1928 He was born in Fereej Al Shuyouk فريج الشيوخ located in the central area known as Wast الوسط His half brother is Sheikh Jaber Al Ali Al Sabah 1 Career editConstruction and development 1950 1960 edit Salem began his career in construction and development coinciding with the discovery of oil in Kuwait during the 1950s This period marked the beginning of significant industrial growth throughout the country due to the influx of oil revenue 1 Prior to the establishment of the Government of Kuwait Salem engaged in the public works sector playing a role in leading and participating in numerous developmental projects These projects were instrumental in shaping modern Kuwait and establishing the foundational elements of lifestyle and societal norms in the country today 1 In the early 1950s Salem collaborated with Fahed Salem Al Mubarak Al Sabah the Director of Public Works and the Municipality serving as deputy director of both offices until 1959 1 That same year Salem became the head of the construction council taking on a role in planning and development during Kuwait s developmental period Subsequently he led the Directorate of Public Works focusing on implementing construction projects that were pivotal in establishing the infrastructure of modern Kuwait 1 In the early 1960s before Kuwait s independence Salem was appointed director of the town council This was a period when the council was establishing its governing laws including the appointment of a member of the House of Sabah as its head Salem s leadership coincided with the formulation of policies focused on the country s development public health environmental preservation hygiene green spaces and the establishment of key infrastructures 1 Independence 1961 edit Following the independence of Kuwait in 1961 Salem was a prime board member in the founding council that was tasked in formilzing and preparing the Constitution of Kuwait and headed the first Ministry of Public Works in the first Government of Kuwait formed following the independence in 1961 and the second government formed in 1963 respectively 1 Salem s ministerial participation and initial contribution led also to the enacting of the first legislative term of the National Assembly of Kuwait 1 Kuwait National Guard Patron edit The founding of the Kuwait National Guard was first conceived during the Six Day War and following Operation Vantage when Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah 2 was the Crown Prince of Kuwait through the 2nd Decree of 1967 on June 6 during the reign of Sabah Al Salim Al Sabah A mission for this purpose was led by Salem Ali Al Salem Al Sabah 3 He formed and allocated training and development responsibilities amongst the various task forces within the National Guard and remained at the head of the institution since its enacting in 1967 4 5 6 7 8 9 2006 dynastic succession edit After the death of Emir Jaber Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Salem initially supported Saad Al Abdullah Al Salim Al Sabah 10 the then crown prince for succession Due to Saad s challenging health conditions making him ineligible for the role of Emir however a majority of the royal family eventually converged on nominating Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah 11 The succession dispute lasting approximately eight days concluded with Salem shifting his support to Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah s nomination as the new Emir Other positions editSalem assumed many positions within the Government of Kuwait 1 First Honorary President of the Society of Engineers 1 Deputy Director of Municipality and Public Works 1956 1 President of the Construction Council in 1959 1 Director of the Municipal Council in 1960 1 Minister of Public Works 1962 1964 1 Humanitarian and charity missions editSalem provided contributions in humanitarian missions in and outside the territory of Kuwait 1 See also edit nbsp Biography portal nbsp Royalty portal nbsp Kuwait portal List of emirs of Kuwait Battle of Al Regeai Ali Al Salem Air Base Fahad Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah Mubarak Abdullah Al Jaber Al SabahReferences edit a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q 1 Profile amp Accomplishments of Kuwait National Guard Commander His Highness Sheikh Salem Ali Al Salem Al Sabah Retrieved March 3rd 2015 Arabic Read 2 Kuwait National Guard Archives His Highness Sheikh Jaber Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Retrieved March 4 2015 3 Kuwait National Guard Archives His Highness Sheikh Salem Ali Al Salem Al Sabah Retrieved March 4 2015 KUWAIT NATIONAL GUARD الحرس الوطني الكويتي Kuwait National Guard Archived from the original on 2006 07 16 Arabic Read 4 Profile amp Accomplishments of Kuwait National Guard Commander His Highness Sheikh Salem Ali Al Salem Al Sabah Retrieved March 3 2015 Arabic Read 5 Kuwait National Guard Archives Sheikh Salem Ali Al Salem Al Sabah running inspection of the Kuwait National Guard 1969 Retrieved March 4 2015 6 Kuwait National Guard Archives Sheikh Salem Ali Al Salem Al Sabah running inspection of the Kuwait National Guard 1969 Retrieved March 4 2015 7 Kuwait National Guard Archives Sheikh Salem Ali Al Salem Al Sabah attending and inspecting a machine gunner during a firing exercise 1969 Retrieved March 4 2015 8 Kuwait National Guard Archives Sheikh Salem Ali Al Salem Al Sabah attending and inspecting the dismantling and arming of a machine gun qualification course 1969 9 Kuwait National Guard Archives His Highness Sheikh Saad Abdullah Al Salem Al Sabah Retrieved March 5 2015 10 Kuwait National Guard Archives His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Retrieved March 5 2015External links editAl Sabah History and Genealogy of Kuwait s Ruling Family 1752 1987 by Alan Rush Ithaca Press 1987 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Salem Al Ali Al Sabah amp oldid 1222621020, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
