The Late Amir Sheikh Sabah Bin Jaber

A warm, Friendly individual, Sheikh Sabah ruled Kuwait in paternalistic fashion. During his reign, trade and revenues increased significantly. He also negotiated the Anglo Kuwaiti maritime truce of 1841.

His extensive knowledge of international affairs greatly impressed colonel Pelly, who visited Kuwait second time in 1865. In fact, the sheikh was an avid reader of international newspapers and regularly received the Arabic paper that was printed in France so he could keep abreast of political developments in the region as well as in the world.