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Sheikh Abdullah III Al-Salim Al-Sabah (1895–1965) - 8 fils

This stamp was issued in 1961 by the State of Kuwait (دولة الكويت) as part of its first definitive post-independence series following the end of the British protectorate status, the stamp features a portrait of Sheikh Abdullah III Al-Salim Al-Sabah (1895–1965), the 11th Ruler and first Emir of Kuwait. The issue holds profound historical significance as it marks Kuwait's transition to full independence on June 19, 1961. Revering Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah as the "Father of Modern Kuwait" and the "Father of the Constitution," the series celebrated his pivotal role in negotiating independence from Great Britain, establishing Kuwait's national constitution, and guiding the country into a rapid era of modernization funded by its expanding petroleum revenues.