Kuwait
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a sovereign monarchy in northeastern Arabia, on the northwest coast of the Persian Gulf: formerly a British protectorate. About 8,000 sq. mi. (20,720 sq km).
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a seaport in and the capital of the monarchy of Kuwait.
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a state on the NW coast of the Persian Gulf: came under British protection in 1899 and gained independence in 1961; invaded by Iraq in 1990; liberated by US-led UN forces 1991 in the Gulf War: mainly desert. The economy is dependent on oil. Official language: Arabic. Official religion: Muslim. Currency: dinar. Capital: Kuwait. Pop: 2 695 316 (2013 est). Area: 24 280 sq km (9375 sq miles)
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the capital of Kuwait: a port on the Persian Gulf. Pop: 1 225 000 (2005 est)
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A major petroleum producer, Kuwait possesses about one-fifth of the world's oil reserves. It is a leading member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
In 1990, Kuwait was invaded by Iraq; in 1991, Iraqi forces were expelled by a coalition of United Nations forces led by the United States. (See also Persian Gulf War.)
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"Kuwait away ole, ole," sang fans of the National League South outfit.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
It comes as part of the club's continued link with Kuwait through their owner Ali Alhamad, who purchased the club in 2025.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
A KKR-led consortium established Helix in June with anchor investors including Nvidia, the Kuwait Investment Authority and power generation and retail electricity company Vistra.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Near-term oil-market fundamentals remain tight despite efforts to restore regional supply routes, the National Bank of Kuwait said in an oil-market report Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
The prince of Kuwait attended the race and celebrated him at an honorary dinner in Naples.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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