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Jassem Al-Kharafi

Kuwaiti National Assembly member

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Jassem Al-Kharafi, was a Kuwaiti oligarch who was the speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly from 1999 to 2011. In his capacity as Speaker in 2006, Al-Kharafi played a critical role in the ascension of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to the emirship of Kuwait by coordinating a no-confidence vote of the incumbent emir, Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah. During the reign of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, his family conglomerate, M.A. Kharafi & Sons, dominated several sectors of the Kuwaiti economy, including construction, telecommunications and investment.

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Born
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Place of birth
Kuwait City wd
Died
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Citizenship
Kuwait wd
Occupation
politician, businessperson wd
Education
Victoria College wd

Positions held wd

  • Speaker of the National Assembly (1999–2012)
  • Member of the National Assembly of Kuwait

Questions

When was Jassem Al-Kharafi born?
Jassem Al-Kharafi was born on 1940 in Kuwait City.
What positions has Jassem Al-Kharafi held?
Positions held by Jassem Al-Kharafi include: Speaker of the National Assembly (1999–2012); Member of the National Assembly of Kuwait.
Where did Jassem Al-Kharafi study?
Jassem Al-Kharafi was educated at Victoria College.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Jassem Al-Kharafi · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q6164155 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Jassem Al-Kharafi.jpg by Psychotictp (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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