Ahmad Al Khalid Al Sabah

Ahmad Al Khalid Al Sabah is a Kuwaiti royal and military officer with the rank of lieutenant general. He served as deputy prime minister and defense minister of Kuwait from 2012 to 2013.

Early life
Ahmad Al Sabah is the son of Khalid bin Hamad Al Sabah and Mouza bint Ahmad Al Sabah, daughter of Ahmad bin Jabir Al Ali Al Sabah, who was the ruler of Kuwait from 1921 to 1950. He is the brother of Mohammad Al Sabah, deputy prime minister and interior minister of Kuwait. His other brother, Sabah Al Sabah, is the deputy prime minister and foreign minister.

Career
Sabah is a military officer with the rank of lieutenant general. He was made the chief of staff of the Kuwaiti army in January 2010.

He was appointed deputy prime minister and defense minister on 14 February 2012 to the cabinet led by Prime Minister Jaber Al Mubarak Al Sabah. Ahmad Al Sabah's tenure ended on 4 August 2013 when Khaled Al Jarrah Al Sabah was appointed both deputy prime minister and defense minister.

Personal life
Ahmad Al Sabah is married to Widad bint Mubarak Al Hamad Al Sabah. They have four children, one son and three daughters.