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In the 1960s and 1970s, Kuwait was the most developed country in the region. [ 160 ] [ 161 ] [ 162 ] Kuwait was first Middle East country to diversify its revenue away from oil exports, [ 163 ] establishing the Kuwait Investment Authority as the world's first sovereign wealth fund .
Operation Vantage was a British military operation in 1961 to support the newly independent state of Kuwait against territorial claims by its neighbour, Iraq.The UK reacted to a call for protection from Sheikh Abdullah III Al-Salim Al-Sabah of Kuwait, and air, sea and land forces were in place within days.
Pages in category "1960s in Kuwait" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9. 1961 in Kuwait;
1960; 1959; 1958; 1961 in Kuwait: ... The following lists events that happened during 1961 in the State of Kuwait. Incumbents. Emir: Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah; Events
1960 — Cyprus declares its independence from the United Kingdom; the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia are established on the island by the United Kingdom under the latter's control. 1961 December 19 — India takes over the Portuguese colony of Goa, Daman and Diu, which becomes a single Union Territory of India.
This is a list of sovereign states in the 1960s, giving an overview of states around the world during the period between 1 January 1960 and 31 December 1969. It contains 165 entries, arranged alphabetically, with information on the status and recognition of their sovereignty .
The partitioning negotiations commenced shortly after the rulers of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia met and decided, in October 1960, that the Neutral Zone should be divided. On 7 July 1965, the two governments signed an agreement (which took effect on 25 July 1966) to partition the Neutral Zone adjoining their respective territories.
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