Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Kuwait’s 17th emir, started his political career through security and military work where he spent over 56 years. He graduated from Britain’s Hendon Police College in 1960. He joined the Ministry of Interior and became head of the General Department of Criminal Investigations, a post he held from 1967 to 1980. Under his leadership, it became known as the state security agency, a name it still holds today.
Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, who passed away on Saturday, left an indelible mark on political life in his country in spite of the short time he spent as ruler and the health setbacks he suffered. On November 16, 2021, his poor health led him to hand over many of his duties to his brother, Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad. Sheikh Nawaf became ruler on September 29, 2020, succeeding Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad.
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