Sabah IV Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is the Sheikh of Kuwait who has an estimated net worth of $400 million. He was born on June 16, 1929 in Kuwait City, Sheikdom of Kuwait and has received his primary education in Al Mubarkya School in the 1930's. He then completed his education under tutors.

Sabah is the half-brother of the previous Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Jaber III al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, who appointed him as Prime Minister in July 2003. He replaced the then crown of Kuwait, Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah. He used to be the Foreign Minister for 40 years, between 1963 and 2003, which made him one of the longest-serving foreign ministers in the world. He is known as a strong advocate for women’s right in the Middle East. He has also made The Kuwait Dinari the strongest currency in the world.

On January 29, 2006, Sheikh Sabah was sworn into office after confirmation by the National Assembly of Kuwait. He has been the head of the Sabah monarchy, which has been Kuwait’s monarchy, since 1938. He is the fourth son of Emir Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.