His Highness Sheikh Jaber al Ahmad al Sabbah Prince of Kuwait

His Highness Crown prince Skeikh Saad al Abdullah al Salem al Sabbah prime Minister of Kuwait

          At the north-eastern end of the Arabian Gulf, Kuwait arose to challenge the harshness of the desert environment with construction and urbanization, and to overcome the perils of the sea through voyages for fishing and pearl-diving, at a time when its territory remains a witness to an eventful history.

Late Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Sabbah al Salem al sabbah

          In ancient times Kuwait was known as a meeting-point for several civilizations which reached it with trading caravans. It continued to struggle against the hardships of life until the difficult equation was balanced and God granted it oil wealth which came as a compensation for the days of toil and struggle. Modern Kuwait arose with its small society and its structure which harmonizes with the ambition of its people. All that remains of the desert life is remains, and Kuwait looks forward to a future that is event more prosperous and brilliant.

          The plenty which the oil wealth brought was not as clear as fresh water. It brought with it the filth of greed, and this meant that the struggle had to continue, to repel the violations of the covetous and pursue a creative way of life.

Sheikh Jaber al Ahmad al Sabbah Prince of Kuwait
during His contribution in an Arab Summit

          In spite of tribulations, Kuwait remained the beautiful bride of the Gulf, its captivating charm attracting people, many thousands of whom came to take part with the Kuwaitis in the process of building for a better life.

          If history is geography in motion, and geography is history standing still, history both in motion and standing still is an indispensable basis to confirm the noble origin of a country and its identity through successive ages. God has granted Kuwait geographical elements and historical facts that have enabled it to play a prominent role in many human activities.