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Kuwaiti Minister of Defense From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah (born 1959) is a former Kuwaiti military officer. He has served as Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Minister of Interior since January 17, 2024.[1][2][3]
Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah | |
|---|---|
فهد يوسف سعود الصباح | |
Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense | |
| Assumed office 17 January 2024 | |
| Monarch | Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah |
| Prime Minister | Mohammad Al-Sabah Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah |
| Preceded by | Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah |
| Minister of Interior (Acting) | |
| Assumed office 17 January 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Talal Al-Khaled |
| Personal details | |
| Citizenship | Kuwaiti |
Sheikh Fahd Yousuf Saud Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah was born on May 1, 1959. He graduated from the Military College in Kuwait. After his graduation, he worked as an officer in the Kuwaiti Army's Amiri Guard and progressed in his career until he retired with the rank of Colonel. Notably, he was involved in the evacuation and protection of the then Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and the Crown Prince, Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, to Saudi Arabia in 1990 following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.[1]
On January 17, 2024, an Amiri decree was issued for the formation of the government, appointing him as the Deputy Prime Minister, the Minister of Defense, and the Minister of Interior.[1][4]
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