KUWAIT, May 3 (KUNA) -- 1814 -- Second Kuwaiti ruler, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah I, passed away after ruling the state for some 39 years, 1776-1814. His rule saw the construction of Kuwait Wall and the first maritime battle in the nation's history.
1967 -- Kuwaiti government awarded Kuwaiti-Spanish Petroleum Company oil concessions to explore drill and produce oil for 35 years in an area of 1,900 square kilometers.
1985 -- The Parliament discussed grilling filed by MPs Mubarak Al-Dwaylah, Ahmad Al-Rubei, and Hamad Al-Jouaan against then minister of justice and of legal and administrative affairs Sheikh Salman Duaij Al-Sabah over awarding small-investor support bonds to the minister's son. The motion was retracted upon the minister's resignation.
1995 -- The State of Kuwait announced it is to exchange ambassadorial representation with Vietnam.
1995 -- Grilling motion by MPs Mufarrej Al-Mtairi against Minister of Education Ahmad Al-Rubei was discussed over violations relating to Kuwait University. The minister passed a vote of confidence.
1997 -- KUNA Center for the Promotion of Media Skills offered its first training courses.
1999 -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah issued law 2/1999 regulating transparency concerning shareholders with five percent and over stake in a company.
1999 -- Islamic Development Bank announced establishment of International Leasing and Investment Company with USD 50 million capital which is to operate according to the restraints of Islamic Shariah.
2000 -- Standard & Poor's Rating Agency awarded Kuwait an A credit rating on long-term foreign currency issues, and advanced rating in many areas, reflecting the strength of the Kuwaiti economy.
2000 -- Kuwaiti Criminal Court upheld the death sentence issued against Alaa Hussein, the head of the so-called Kuwait Interim Government, announced by the Saddam regime during the occupation of the state in 1990. He was convicted of grand treason.
2003 -- Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education Dr. Musaad Al-Haroun issued a law to establish the permanent Council of Trustees for Higher Institutes, in the aim of coordinating and setting policies of teaching and education in those institutes.
2005 -- The State of Kuwait and Cyprus declared diplomatic relations on ambassadorial level aimed to boost cooperation, the agreement was signed at Kuwaiti offices at UN headquarters.
2008 -- Al-Shabab Club won the Arab clubs Karate title at the second championship after winning two gold and three bronze medals.
2010 -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah decorated the Italian President with the Mubarak Al-Kabir medal during his visit to Rome.
2010 -- Kuwait Sports Club was crowned champion of HH the Crown Prince 17th Football Cup, after defeating Al-Arabi 3-2.
2012 -- Ministry of Interior released 1,890 prisoners upon an Amiri pardon on occasion of national celebrations. (end) rk