Al Kuwayt sovereignty is seriously threatened when Iraq invaded and occupied Al Kuwayt, 2 August 1990, arguing that it was Al Kuwayt harm Iraq economically by refusing to reduce its oil production. Al Kuwaytis many were forced to flee to Saudi Arabia and other countries. After several weeks of aerial bombardment, an international coalition of 30 states, led by the United States launched an assault on 23 February 1991 Al Kuwayt fully paid in four days. Al Kuwayt spent more than $ 5 billion to repair infrastructure damaged during the oil 1990-91.

Al Kuwayt installed in the city of the 18th century by the clan of Al-Sabah, and the ruling family Al Kuwayt and a branch of Al-utube tribe (which includes the Al-Khalifah clan, the ruling family of Bahrain) and its leader, Sheikh Sabah I. Its name derived from May have left an ancient fort, named "Kut" (كوت) - in Arabic fortress by the sea