Iraqi forces invaded its neighbouring country, Kuwait, on August 2, 1990, marking the beginning of the Gulf War in West Asia.

KUWAIT: Thirty-five years after the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, government leaders across ministries are commemorating August 2 as a turning point in the nation’s history — one that tested Kuwait’s ...

1948 -- Kuwait ruler Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah signed an agreement with the American independent oil company, granting it concessions to explore and drill for natural gas and crude oil. The ...

Now he controls Kuwait, a small nation whose U.S. ambassador, Nasir Al- Sabah – with tears in his eyes – pleaded to anyone who would listen, even Israel, to come to its aid.

Object Details Author Rush, A. de L (Alan de Lacy) Subject Sabah dynasty 1752- Notes Spine title: Āl Ṣabāh. Date 1987 Call number DS247.K86 R87 Type Books Genealogy Biography Physical description ...

2000 -- Kuwait's National Assembly (parliament) endorsed a bill for establishing private universities. It has advised these colleges to ensure adherence to the common ethics and Islamic norms ...

2019 -- Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI), also known by its trademark Q8, acquired 67 fueling stations from the Saras ...

1915 -- The seventh ruler of Kuwait, Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah, passes away after serving as Amir for 19 years. 1975 -- National Assembly elections take place for the fourth legislative session with 256 ...

Today in Kuwait's historyKUWAIT, March 10 (KUNA) -- 1963 -- The Society of the South and Arabian Gulf was established with the aim of providing assistance for students from the south and the Gulf ...