Is Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah A-List?
NoB
No — Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2006
Ascends to Emir of Kuwait
Lost A-list status in 2020
Dropped to B tier — Death of the Emir
Ranking Timeline
1963B$10M
Appointed Foreign Minister
Start of 40-year tenure shaping Kuwait's foreign policy.
1990B$50M+$40M
Iraqi invasion of Kuwait
Crucial role in international response and liberation.
2006A▲$100M+$50M
Ascends to Emir of Kuwait
Becomes the leader of Kuwait.
2010A$120M+$20M
Regional mediator
Known for diplomatic efforts in Middle East.
2015A$140M+$20M
Humanitarian efforts recognized
Committment to aid solidifies stature.
2020B▼$150M+$10M
Death of the Emir
Passing marks end of leadership and influence.
2026B$150M
Remembered as diplomat
Legacy is his role as Kuwait's diplomat.
Last updated: February 25, 2026