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Sheikh Jaber bin Abdullah (Arabic: جابر بن عبد الله ‎; Jaber I or Jaber Al-Aish; 1770-1859) was the third ruler of Kuwait's royal Al-Sabah dynasty, ruling from 1814-1859. He is the eldest son of Abdullah bin Sabah who he succeeded upon Sheikh Abdullah's death.

The British had requested that Bin Abdullah allow them to turn Kuwait into a "protectorate", he refused and asserted that Kuwait was an independent nation.

Nicknamed Jaber Al-Aish, Bin Abdullah was said to have generously given rice and bread to the poor.

[edit] See also

• History of Kuwait
• List of emirs of Kuwait

Jaber I Al-Sabah House of Al-Sabah Born: 1770 Died: 1859
Regnal titles
Preceded by Abdullah I Al-Sabah	Sheikh of Kuwait 1814–1859	Succeeded by Sabah II Al-Sabah

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