What is the history of Kuwait City?

A chronology of key events in the history of Kuwait from the 17th Century to the present. ... 1700s - Settlers arrive at the site of present-day Kuwait City from the interior of the Arabian peninsula. The settlement grows into a bustling trading hub by the early 1800s. read more

Early history. In 1613, the town of Kuwait was founded in modern-day Kuwait City. In 1716, the Bani Muailis settled in Kuwait, which at this time was inhabited by a few fishermen and primarily functioned as a fishing village. read more

Kuwait began to flourish in trade by 1775 after a seige in Basra which also resulted in Iraqi fleeing for Kuwait. This was a huge boom and Kuwait was seen as the major hub in place of Basra even after the seige ended in 1779.Trade occurred between Oman and India. read more

Retreating Iraqi troops took revenge by setting fire to Kuwait's oil wells, creating enormous environmental problems. The emir and the Kuwaiti government returned to Kuwait City in March of 1991, and instituted unprecedented political reforms, including parliamentary elections in 1992. read more