Muhammad Al-Sabah Al-Sabah
Sheikh of Kuwait
(1838–96)
Biographical
Sheikh of Kuwait 1892–96†
Order of the Medjidie, 5th class, 1871 [Turkey]
Muhammad's reign was marked by a strong adherence to the policies laid
out by his predecessors. This continuity fostered a period of internal
stability in Kuwait, allowing the nation to cultivate positive relationships
with its Arab neighbours. The era was not just peaceful, but also prosperous.
Under Muhammad's leadership, commerce thrived with the establishment of
numerous markets. The shipbuilding industry, a cornerstone of Kuwaiti
trade, flourished, and the nation's pearl diving tradition experienced
a surge in growth, solidifying Kuwait's reputation as a centre for this
precious commodity throughout the region.
His year of birth may have been 1845 instead.
Son of Sabah II Al-Sabah, Sheikh of Kuwait, and Lulua bint Muhammad Al-Thaqib.
He was married firstly to an unnamed Bedouin woman, secondly to Sheikha
Hayah bint Ali Al-Sabah, and thirdly to an unnamed African woman. He had
issue.
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