History
When did Britian recognize Kuwait's independence? (Exact date)
June 19, 1961
Sheikh Saad (A Day)
What club did Jassim Al Yaqoub belong to?
Al Qadisya
Who owns coffee bean franchise in Kuwait?
Al Ghunaim
In the beginning of the 18th century, the British had major control over the trade routes between Europe and Asia. What was the name of the British company that was largest trading company?
East India Company
It is generally accepted that Kuwait officially became a country in 1752, with the appointment of Sheikh Sabah I. When he died in 1762, he was succeeded by whom?
Abdullah I (his son)
Abdullah I is considered the true founder of Kuwait, as he was the one who commissioned the building of the walls around the city. Abdullah also gained a great number of weapons and ships for Kuwait, which were used in the battle of Al-Riggae, between Failaka and Bubyan Islands.
Who is the first women president of Kuwait University?
Fayza Al Kharafi
She was the president of Kuwait University from 1993 to 2002, and the first woman to head a major university in the Middle East.
Bader Al Moulah was the first Kuwaiti:
1- Kuwaiti inventor to win the world's youngest inventor award
2- Kuwaiti to produce a film on netflix
3-Kuwaiti Astronaut
Bader Al-Moulah became the first Kuwaiti to train at Aquarius, the only undersea laboratory in the world that NASA uses to train astronauts to simulate life on the International Space Station.
In which election for National Assembly women voted for the first time?
2005
Sheikh Mubarak is known as the founder of "modern" Kuwait. Kuwait was small country with a strategic position on the trade routes between India and Europe. Due to increasing instability in surrounding areas, Mubarak sought an agreement of protection from which Europeans? (Hint: they were great colonizers).
British
Which won the best restaurant in Kuwait for the "World's 50 best" awards?
White Robata
How many starbucks branches are in Avenues?
- 5
- 9
- 11
9
Starting in the 16th century, Kuwait was influenced by a variety of European countries, which used Kuwait to develop their trade routes. Which was the first documented European country to use Kuwait for this purpose?
Portugal
What's the full name of Sheikh Sabah's mother?
Muneera Al Ayyar
Kuwaiti Athlete Becomes First Independent Athlete to Win Gold Medal.. Who is he? what's the sport?
Kuwait's Fehaid al-Deehani, competing at the Rio Games as an independent athlete, won men's double trap gold on Wednesday.
Shooting
How long has slider station been open?
16 years
Until 1959 Kuwait used the Indian Rupee as its currency, but then the British introduced a new monetary unit, especially for use in the Persian Gulf countries. What was the currency used in Kuwait called from 1959 to 1961?
The Gulf Rupee
From when to when was Sheikh Sabah Al Salem's Reign?
Who is the first female pilot?
Munirah Mohammad Buruki
How old is souq sharq?
30 September 1998
25 years