Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (1885 – 29 January 1950) () was the tenth ruler of Kuwait, from 29 March 1921 until his death on 29 January 1950. Ahmad is the son of Jaber II Al-Sabah, who is the eighth Ruler of Kuwait between 1915 and 1917. He rose to power after the death of his uncle Salem Al-Sabah, the ninth ruler of Kuwait, in 1921. Ahmad was the lead cavalry commander, founder of the Military of Kuwait and the Directorate of Public Security Force. Ahmad tasked his defense cavalry and infantry to Sheikh Ali Salem Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah
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