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  1. britannica.com

    History of Kuwait, a survey of the notable events and people in the history of Kuwait, from the 18th-century founding of the city of Kuwait to the present day. For the history of the broader region before the founding of Kuwait, see history of Arabia. The city of Kuwait—on which the State of Kuwait
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  3. britannica.com

    Jan 16, 2025Kuwait - Persian Gulf, Oil, Independence: The origin of the city of Kuwait—and of the State of Kuwait—is usually placed at about the beginning of the 18th century, when the Banū (Banī) ʿUtūb, a group of families of the ʿAnizah tribe in the interior of the Arabian Peninsula, migrated to the area that is now Kuwait. The foundation of the autonomous sheikhdom of Kuwait dates from 1756 ...
  4. worldofhistorycheatsheet.com

    Jul 10, 2024The history of Kuwait is marked by its strategic location, economic prosperity due to its oil reserves, and significant political developments. Early History Ancient Period: The area now known as Kuwait has been inhabited for thousands of years. Archaeological evidence indicates that the region was part of ancient trade routes and saw settlements from various civilizations, including the ...
  5. historyfiles.co.uk

    Brother. Former governor of Kuwait City. 1921 - 1950 Ahmad al-Jabar al-Sabah Son of Jabar. Founded military & public security force. 1921 Kuwait holds its first modern elections, making it one of the first Arab states in the Persian Gulf region to have an elected parliament. Much of Kuwait's modern infrastructure is created during this period.
  6. The industry was further hit by a fall in demand as a result of the Great Depression, which began in 1929, and the Second World War. Fortunately for Kuwait, this period also marked the establishment of the emirate's oil industry. Sheikh Mubarak was succeeded by his two sons, Jaber and Salim, who ruled from 1915-17 and 1917-21 respectively.

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  1. History of Kuwait

    Kuwait is a sovereign state in Western Asia located at the head of the Persian Gulf. The geographical region of Kuwait has been occupied by humans since antiquity, particularly due to its strategic location at the head of the Persian Gulf. In the pre-oil era, Kuwait was a regional trade port. In the modern era, Kuwait is best known for the Gulf War. Wikipedia

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