The Order of Kuwait (''Wisam al-Kuwait'') is an award given by the

State of Kuwait Kuwait, officially the State of Kuwait, is a country in West Asia and the geopolitical region known as the Middle East. It is situated in the northern edge of the Arabian Peninsula at the head of the Persian Gulf, bordering Iraq to Iraq–Kuwait ...

. It ranks below the

Order of Mubarak the Great The Order of Mubarak the Great (''Wisam Mubarak al-Kabir'') is a knighthood order of Kuwait. History The Order was founded on 16 July 1974 by the national government to celebrate the memory of Mubarak Al-Sabah called ''the Great'', Sheikh of ...

. The Order of Kuwait was founded in 1974 by Amir Sabah III. It was reformed and modified in 1991. It is awarded "For outstanding service to the nation".

Grades

The Order of Kuwait is awarded in one of eight grades. In descending order: * Riband of the Special Class * 1st Class * Medallion of the Special Class * Medallion of the 1st Class * 2nd Class * 3rd Class * 4th Class * 5th Class

Insignia

Notable recipients

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References

{{reflist Orders, decorations, and medals of Kuwait Awards established in 1974 1974 establishments in Kuwait