founding of the Kuwait National Guard was first conceived during the Six-Day War and following Operation Vantage when Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah was the Crown Prince of Kuwait through the 2nd Decree of 1967 on June 6 during the reign of Sabah Al-Salim Al-Sabah. A mission for this purpose was led by Salem Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah. He formed and allocated training and development responsibilities amongst the various task forces within the National Guard and remained at the head of the institution since its enacting in 1967. 2006 dynastic succession Following the death of the late Emir Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Salem drew significant attention supporting Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah, the previous crown prince, to succeed Jaber. Saad was not eligible to be the Emir due to challenging health circumstances. Accordingly, the majority of the royal family agreed to nominate Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. This dynastic dispute lasted for about 8 days before Salem agreed to support the nomination of Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as Emir. Other significant positions Salem assumed many positions within the Government of Kuwait. First Honorary President of the Society of Engineers. Deputy Director of Municipality and Public Works 1956. President of the Construction Council in 1959. Director of the Municipal Council in 1960. Minister of Public Works (1962–1964). In addition, the mission and responsibility of founding the Kuwait National Guard has always been his most important endeavor and still remains his primary concern. Humanitarian and charity missions Salem provided contributions in humanitarian missions in and outside the territory of Kuwait. Personal life Salem has several sons and daughters. See also List of emirs of Kuwait Battle of Al-Regeai Ali Al Salem Air Base Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Mubarak Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah References External links Al Sabah: History and Genealogy of Kuwait’s Ruling Family 1752-1987 - by Alan Rush - (Ithaca Press, 1987) Kuwaiti politicians House of Al-Sabah Living people 1926 births