صباح الأحمد الجابر الصباح
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.