Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah (Arabic: الشيخ سالم علي السالم الصباح; 1926 – 12 August 2024) was a Kuwaiti royal and politician.
[1] Prior to the establishment of the Government of Kuwait, Salem engaged in the public works sector, playing a role in leading and participating in numerous developmental projects.
Salem’s leadership coincided with the formulation of policies focused on the country’s development, public health, environmental preservation, hygiene, green spaces, and the establishment of key infrastructures.
Due to Saad's challenging health conditions making him ineligible for the role of Emir, however, a majority of the royal family eventually converged on nominating Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
[11] The succession dispute, lasting approximately eight days, concluded with Salem shifting his support to Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's nomination as the new Emir.