Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al Sabah was appointed as Kuwait’s new Minister of Defense by an Amiri Decree issued on 05/10/2022.
Even though Sheikh Abdullah does not have military experience, his appointment as defense minister came upon a direct recommendation from both Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al Sabah and Crown Prince Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad.
In his recent meeting with his office staff and advisors, Sheikh Abdullah emphasized continuing to follow up on arms deals files, especially in the fields of maritime and land borders security as well as air defense systems.
Our 646-word (3 pages) profile of Sheikh Abdullah provides an exclusive overview of his role and plans for the Kuwaiti Defense Ministry in addition to his background and connections.
Our report is structured as follows:
-Sheikh Abdullah’s Vision and Plans For the Ministry: Sheikh Abdullah’s Relations With Foreign Defense Companies
-Sheikh Abdullah’s Connections
-Sheikh Abdullah’s Background: Professional Experience; Academic Qualifications