Kuwait city: A series of pivotal events in Kuwait's history were highlighted, showcasing significant moments from the country's past.
According to Kuwait News Agency, on August 21, 1990, Egypt's President Mohammad Hosni Mubarak urged Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to withdraw forces from Kuwait in a bid to maintain Arab unity. That same year, Information Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah established a media center in Cairo to raise awareness about the hardships faced by Kuwaitis due to the Iraqi invasion.
In a strong stance against Iraqi threats, European Union members rejected demands to close foreign embassies in Kuwait, choosing to maintain their diplomatic presence, as did the United States and Russia. In 1996, Kuwait Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah signed a crucial agreement with the UN Commission for Refugees, facilitating the opening of a UNHCR office in Kuwait.
In a move to boost maritime commerce, Kuwait Ports Authority canceled docking fees on ships in 2003. Three years later, Kuwait Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah signed decrees regulating governorates and establishing the Central Agency for Information Technology to advance the nation's e-government initiatives.
In 2014, the World Health Organization commended Kuwait for its generous USD 45 million donation to assist those affected by the ongoing conflict in Syria. More recently, in 2021, Muneera Al-Hashash made history as Kuwait's first female basketball referee after receiving her license from the Federation of International Basketball Federation (FIBA). In 2022, Kuwait's Capital Markets Authority joined the Global Financial Innovation Network, marking another milestone in the nation's financial sector advancement.
Most recently, the nation mourned the loss of renowned actor Bader Al-Tayyar, who passed away in 2023 at the age of 70.