Jaber II Al-Sabah

In this Arabic name, the surname is Al-Sabah.

Jaber II Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, CSI (1860 – 5 February 1917), was the eighth ruler of the Sheikhdom of Kuwait from the Al-Sabah dynasty.^[1] He was the eldest son of Mubarak Al-Sabah and is the ancestor of the Al-Jaber branch of the Al-Sabah family. He ruled the country from 28 November 1915 to his death on 5 February 1917 and was succeeded by his brother, Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah.

Jaber Mubarak Al-Sabah II Al-Sabah
Jaber Mubarak Al-Sabah II Al-Sabah
8th Ruler of Kuwait
Reign	28 November 1915 – 5 February 1917 Sheikhdom of Kuwait
Predecessor	Mubarak I
Successor	Salim I
Born	1860 Sheikhdom of Kuwait
Died	5 February 1917(1917-02-05) (aged 56–57)
Issue	Ahmad Hamud Mariam
House	Al-Sabah
Father	Mubarak I

Although his reign was very short, Jaber is known for economic reforms he initiated.^[1]

Honours and awards

• Companion of the Order of the Star of India (CSI): Conferred in the 1916 Birthday Honours.^[2] Awarded 23 November 1916^[3]