Shaikhna, Shaikh El 3ez Wel karam

Shaikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, a man who led Kuwait through turbulent times and managed to raise her head up high, resilient and brave. In my eyes, he will always be the ruler of Kuwait, since he was the ruler of Kuwaitis hearts. He signified the best of this country, this proud country that still stands today because of his loyalty and unconditional genuine love to his country.

This man was more than the Emir, he was the person that others dream to be like, the modest, considerate, kind-hearted man that are so rare to find. The man that would rather stay in a tent in the middle of the desert than in the lap of luxury. A man connected to his roots, grounded by his heritage and never forgot where he came from. Kuwait was his precious pearl that he protected with his life. He had the best interests for the country and it's people. And we will live by the legacy that he has left behind, in hopes that we can learn from his wisdom and admirable qualities. A leader beyond others, a man that stood in the face of evil, a shaikh that I have grown with and will always look up to.

Allah Yer7emek Ya Bu Mubarak
(1926-2006)