Kuwait City: Today in Kuwait's history marks several significant events that have shaped the nation. In 1921, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah ascended to power as the tenth ruler of Kuwait. His 29-year reign witnessed transformative developments, including the discovery of oil, advancements in education and healthcare, and the establishment of the Shura council along with the first and second legislative assemblies.
According to Kuwait News Agency, other notable events include the death of the esteemed poet Mahmoud Shawqi Al-Ayoubi in 1966 at the age of 65. In 1977, Kuwait Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a decree to join the Customs Convention on the international transport of goods under the TIR carnets. The same year, he decreed the establishment of Kuwait Finance House, a shareholding company with a capital of KD ten million.
In 2003, an incident involving Libyan protestors storming the Kuwaiti embassy in Tripoli led Kuwait to hold Libya accountable, resulting in the expulsion of the Libyan charge d'affaires and a reduction of Kuwaiti diplomatic staff in Libya to three personnel. The following year, Kuwait signed an agreement to establish a headquarters for the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UNHabitat) in the country.
In 2008, the Central Bank of Kuwait implemented critical amendments to consumer and installment loans, reducing the profit margin above the discount rate and capping monthly installments for civil servants and retirees. In 2011, Kuwait Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah inaugurated the renovated Sheikh Mubarak Al-Kabeer kiosk, a site with historical significance as a former headquarters for various services.
Further, in 2014, Kuwait hosted its first international police conference under the sponsorship of the Amir. Two years later, the Custom Public Directorate signed an agreement with Global Clearing House to enhance border security with X-ray devices. In 2020, the Public Authority for Sports postponed all sports activities in September as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus.