Mohammed Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Sheikh Mohammed Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (1909 – 4 April 1975) (Arabic: الشيخ محمد الأحمد الجابر الصباح) was the second son of Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
| Sheikh Mohammed Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah | |
|---|---|
| His Excellency | |
| 1st Minister of Defense | |
| In office | 1962 – 30 November 1964 |
| Successor | 2nd Minister of Defense Saad Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah (1964–1978) |
| Monarch | Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah |
| Born | 1909 Kuwait |
| Died | 4 April 1975 (aged 65–66) London, United Kingdom |
| Issue | Sheikh Bader Sheikh Nasser Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah |
| House | House of Sabah |
| Father | Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah |
He was the first minister of defense, before the formation of the ministry itself. He was assigned this responsibility when the first council of ministers formed in 1962. He was reassigned to the post after the first elections for the National Assembly of Kuwait and remained in the post until November 30, 1964.
In 1966, his younger brother was appointed crown prince in his place due to his age.
Major accomplishments
- Contributed to the development of the Kuwait Air Force; the Hawker Hunter was introduced during his tenure.
- Contributed to the development and armament of the Kuwait Army.
- Relocation of the airport from its original site in Al-Naqr to Al-Nuzha; known today as Kuwait International Airport.
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