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1990 In Kuwait
Events from the year 1990 in Kuwait. Incumbents *Emir: Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah *Prime Minister: Saad Al-Salim Al-Sabah Events July to September * August 2 – Iraq invaded Kuwait. See: Gulf War Births * 12 May – Ibrahim Majid. * 11 August – Talal Al Fadhel. * 9 October – Yousef Nasser. Deaths * 17 June – Ahmad Meshari Al-Adwani * 2 August – Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah References Kuwait 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 ... Years of the 20th century in Kuwait 1990s in Kuwait {{Asia-year-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 border, the north and Saudi Arabia to Kuwait–Saudi Arabia border, the south. With a coastline of approximately , Kuwait also shares a maritime border with Iran, across the Persian Gulf. Kuwait is a city-state, most of the country's population reside in the urban area, urban agglomeration of Kuwait City, the capital and largest city. , Kuwait has a population of 4.82 million, of which 1.53 million are Kuwaiti nationality law, Kuwaiti citizens while the remaining 3.29 million are Expatriates in Kuwait, foreign nationals from over 100 countries. Kuwait has the world's third List of sovereign states by immigrant and emigrant population, largest number of foreign nationals as a percentage of the population, where its citizens make up less th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Emirs Of Kuwait
The Emir of the State of Kuwait () is the monarch and head of state of Kuwait, and is the country's most powerful office. The emirs of Kuwait are members of the Al Sabah dynasty. Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah became the emir of Kuwait on 16 December 2023, following the death of Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Rules and traditions of succession Succession to the throne of Kuwait was limited to the descendants of Mubarak Al-Sabah. The position of emir was also traditionally alternated between the two main branches of the Al Sabah family, the Al-Ahmed and Al-Salem branches. The reigning emir must appoint an heir apparent within one year of his accession to the throne; the nominee for consideration as crown prince has to be a senior member of the Al Sabah family. The prime minister is appointed by the emir. Compensation Annual compensation for the emir was defined. The annual compensation was set to 50 million KWD as of 2017. List of rulers Emirs of Bani Khalid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (29 June 1926 – 15 January 2006) (), also known as Jaber III, was Emir of Kuwait from 31 December 1977 until his death in 2006. The third monarch to rule Kuwait since its independence from Britain, Jaber had previously served as minister of finance and economy from 1962 to 1965 when he was appointed prime minister prior to becoming Kuwait's ruler. He was the 13th ruler in the family dynasty. Early life and education Jaber was born on 29 June 1926 in Kuwait City. He was the third son of Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Jaber received his early education at Al-Mubarakiya School, Al-Ahmediya School, and Al-Sharqiya School, and was subsequently tutored privately in English, Arabic, religion and the sciences. His brother Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was killed in 1990 in the Gulf War in front of Dasman Palace. Career Early career In 1962, he was appointed Kuwait's minister of finance when the ministry was established. In this p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prime Minister Of Kuwait
The prime minister of Kuwait is the head of government of Kuwait. As the third most powerful official in the country, following the Emir of Kuwait and List of Speakers of Kuwait National Assembly, Speaker of the National Assembly, the prime minister leads the executive branch of the Government of Kuwait. Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait during the period of Kuwait's independence, appointed himself the first Prime Minister of Kuwait on 17 January 1962, after the Constituent Assembly was elected to draft the Constitution of Kuwait, Constitution. Until 2003, the Crown Prince of Kuwait was usually appointed to the office of prime minister. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah has held the position of Prime Minister of Kuwait since 17 January 2024 and transitioned to a caretaker role on 15 April 2024 after his successor was designated. Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah assumed office on May 15, 2024, after being sworn in before the Emir o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saad Al-Salim Al-Sabah
Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah () (13 May 1930 – 13 May 2008) was the Emir of Kuwait from 15 January 2006, succeeding Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, until abdicating nine days later on 24 January. Prior to that he had been Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 2006. Saad was a general commander in the Military of Kuwait; in addition, the first to head the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior until 16 February 1978 and the first military officer to head the Ministry of Defense since 1964. Early life Saad, who was born in 1930, belonged to the Al-Salem branch of the Al-Sabah family and was eldest son of Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, who ruled Kuwait from 1950 to 1965. His mother is Ethiopian and he had two younger paternal half-brothers; Sheikh Khalid and Sheikh Ali. His youngest brother Sheikh Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah is a governor. He attended the Mubarakiya school in Kuwait and Hendon Police College in North London. Early career Saad debuted his car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gulf War
, combatant2 = , commander1 = , commander2 = , strength1 = Over 950,000 soldiers3,113 tanks1,800 aircraft2,200 artillery systems , page = https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-PEMD-96-10/pdf/GAOREPORTS-PEMD-96-10.pdf , strength2 = 1,000,000+ soldiers (~600,000 in Kuwait)5,500 tanks700+ aircraft3,000 artillery systems , casualties1 = Total:13,488 Coalition:292 killed (147 killed by enemy action, 145 non-hostile deaths)776 wounded (467 wounded in action)31 tanks destroyed/disabled28 Bradley IFVs destroyed/damaged1 M113 APC destroyed2 British Warrior APCs destroyed1 artillery piece destroyed75 aircraft destroyedKuwait:420 killed 12,000 captured ≈200 tanks destroyed/captured 850+ other armored vehicles destroyed/captured 57 aircraft lost 8 aircraft captured (Mirage F1s) 17 ships sunk, 6 captured. Acig.org. Retrieved on 12 June 2011 , casualties2 = Total:175,000–300,000+ Iraqi:20,000–50,000 killed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ibrahim Majid
Ibrahim Majid Abdullmajid (; born on May 12, 1990) is a footballer who plays as a central defender for Qatar SC. Born in Kuwait, he represented the Qatar national team. Career He used to be a striker when he played for Al Wakrah, then his coach in Al Sadd's youth team saw that he has the ability and the strength of a central defender. He made his senior team debut for Al Sadd in 2007 against Al-Karamah SC. Majid scored one of the winning penalties in the 2011 AFC Champions League final against Jeonbuk to help Al Sadd secure the continental title for the second time in its history. He also scored against Kashiwa Reysol in the penalty shoot-out during the third-place match of the 2011 FIFA Club World Cup The 2011 FIFA Club World Cup (officially known as the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011 presented by Toyota for sponsorship reasons) was a football tournament that was played from 8 to 18 December 2011. It was the eighth edition of the FIFA Club Worl .... International goals '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Talal Al Fadhel
Talal Al Fadhel (born 11 August 1990) is a Kuwaiti footballer who plays for Kuwait SC as a midfielder In the sport of association football, a midfielder takes an Glossary of association football terms#O, outfield position primarily in the middle of the pitch. Midfielders may play an exclusively defensive role, breaking up attacks, and are in t .... References 1990 births Living people Men's association football defenders Kuwaiti men's footballers 2015 AFC Asian Cup players Footballers from Kuwait City Kuwait men's international footballers Saham Club players Oman Professional League players Kuwait SC players Kuwait Premier League players Kazma SC players Kuwaiti expatriate sportspeople in Oman Expatriate men's footballers in Oman Kuwaiti expatriate men's footballers {{Kuwait-footy-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yousef Nasser
Yousef Nasser Al-Sulaiman (, born 9 October 1990) is a Kuwaiti professional footballer who plays as a forward for Kuwaiti Premier League club Kuwait SC. International goals :''Scores and results list Kuwait's goal tally first.'' Honours Kazma SC * Kuwait Emir Cup: 2011 * Kuwait Federation Cup: 2015–16 Kuwait SC * Kuwait Premier League: 2019–20, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24 * Kuwait Emir Cup: 2020–21, 2022–23 * Kuwait Crown Prince Cup: 2020–21 * Kuwait Super Cup: 2020, 2022, 2023–24 Kuwait * WAFF Championship: 2010 * Arabian Gulf Cup: 2010 The year saw a multitude of natural and environmental disasters such as the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and the 2010 Chile earthquake. The 2009 swine flu pandemic, swine flu pandemic which began the previous year ... References External links * 1990 births Living people Kuwaiti men's footballers Kuwaiti expatriate men's footballers Kuwait men's international footbal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmad Meshari Al-Adwani
Ahmad Meshari al-Adwani (born 1923 — 17 June 1990) was a Kuwaiti poet and teacher who wrote the lyrics of the National Anthem of Kuwait. Career In 1938, he graduated from the Al-Mubarakiyah Secondary School, Kuwait. In 1939 he travelled to Cairo, Egypt and was admitted into the College of Arabic Language Arabic (, , or , ) is a Central Semitic languages, Central Semitic language of the Afroasiatic languages, Afroasiatic language family spoken primarily in the Arab world. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) assigns lang ... Studies at the Al-Azhar University. In 1949 he graduated from the Al-Azhar University. In 1950 Al-Adwani established the monthly magazine ''Al-Be'thah'' in Cairo, with his friend and companion, Dr. Abdulaziz Hussein. Due to lack of funding, however, the magazine was stopped after only three issues. In 1952 he helped establish the "Al-Ra'ed" magazine, published by the Kuwait Teachers Club. Death He died in 14 June 1990 at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Sheikh Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (; 10 August 1945 – 2 August 1990) was a member of the Kuwaiti ruling family, a military officer, and sports administrator. He was the founder of the Asian Handball Federation and Kuwait Olympic Committee. Fahad was killed by the Iraqi military on the first day of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Early life Fahad was the son of Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and a Baloch woman, Fatima Mohammed Albalooshi, and was educated in Kuwait for his primary and secondary schooling. Military career Fahad was commissioned in the Kuwait Armed Forces on April 22, 1963 as an Aspirant. He pursued further military training in a military institution in the United Kingdom on 30 July 30, 1964. Fahad was subsequently promoted to Second lieutenant on 19 July 1965 and First lieutenant on 1 March 1967. On 7 June 1970 he was promoted to the rank of Captain. Military commands * Acting commander by delegation of the 2nd Commando Battalion, Kuwait 25th Command ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990 In Kuwait
Events from the year 1990 in Kuwait. Incumbents *Emir: Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah *Prime Minister: Saad Al-Salim Al-Sabah Events July to September * August 2 – Iraq invaded Kuwait. See: Gulf War Births * 12 May – Ibrahim Majid. * 11 August – Talal Al Fadhel. * 9 October – Yousef Nasser. Deaths * 17 June – Ahmad Meshari Al-Adwani * 2 August – Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah References Kuwait 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 ... Years of the 20th century in Kuwait 1990s in Kuwait {{Asia-year-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
