Kuwait city: The history of Kuwait is rich with significant events that have shaped its educational, military, and social landscape. In a milestone for cultural development, the Kuwait Writers Association held its inaugural meeting in 1958 at Shuwaikh High School, marking the beginning of a journey to promote literary activities in the nation.
According to Kuwait News Agency, another pivotal moment came in 1971 when Kuwait’s Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a decree that led to the restructuring of Kuwait University, dividing its Faculties of Sciences, Arts, and Education into the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Arts and Education. This restructuring paved the way for specialized academic growth. In 1973, the Al-Jahra Brigade from the State of Kuwait Army was deployed to Al-Sheikh Mountain in Syria to participate in the October War, demonstrating Kuwait’s military involvement on the international stage.
In the realm of governance, 1992 saw the opening of the seventh Legislative Session of th
e National Assembly by Kuwait’s Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, marking the return of an elected house after a seven-year dissolution. This event underscored the nation’s commitment to parliamentary governance.
Kuwait’s dedication to social causes was exemplified in 2001 when an agreement was signed with UNESCO to establish the UNESCO/Amir Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Prize for Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, a prize valued at USD 500,000. This initiative highlighted Kuwait’s focus on supporting individuals with disabilities.
Further recognition of contribution to higher education was seen in 2002, when Kuwait Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah honored former Kuwait University President Dr. Fayza Al-Kharafi with the Order of First Merit.
The cultural landscape of Kuwait mourned the loss of Abdulameer Al-Turki in 2015, a respected writer, director, and producer who passed away at the age of 70.
Recent years have brought significant legislative and societal changes. In 2020, Kuwait’s Amir
Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah emphasized the importance of adhering to the constitution and maintaining national unity while opening the fifth regular term of the 15th Legislative Session of the National Assembly. The parliament also took steps to address the demographic balance and improve services for people with special needs.
The year 2021 marked Kuwait’s return to normalcy post-COVID-19, with the government allowing social gatherings and tasking the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to operate Kuwait International Airport at full capacity.
Looking ahead, the Civil Service Commission announced that government offices will begin evening work periods in January 2025, reflecting ongoing administrative adjustments.