Kuwaiti History

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  • Kuwait becomes a British protectorate

    Kuwait becomes a British protectorate

    Fearing direct rule from Turkey, Sheikh Mubarak "the Great" strikes a deal with Britain and Kuwait becomes a protectorate. Britain provides naval protection in return for Kuwait allowing London to control its foreign affairs.
  • Treaty of Uqayr

    Treaty of Uqayr

    Saudi Arabian-Kuwaiti boundries are established
  • Large oil reserves discovered

    Large oil reserves discovered

  • Kuwaiti independence

    Kuwaiti independence

    Kuwait becomes independent with the end of the British protectorate; the sheikh becomes an emir and the country joins the Arab League.
  • Elections held for National Assembly

    Elections held for National Assembly

    The innogural Kuwaiti National Assemby elections are held under the terms of a newly drafted constitution
  • Iraq invades Kuwait

    Iraq invades Kuwait

  • Death of Sheikh Jaber Al-Sabah

    Death of Sheikh Jaber Al-Sabah

    The emir, Sheikh Jaber, dies. The crown prince, Sheikh Saad, succeeds him but is removed days later because of concerns about his ailing health. Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad is sworn in as emir.
  • Demonstrations for reform

    Demonstrations for reform

    Hundreds of young people demonstrate for reform, inspired by a wave of protests across the Arab world.