Reference CIA Factbook Rulers of Kuwait Gulf War Reports Human Rights Practices (2013) Archived Reports (1996-2012) Religious Freedom (2013) Archived Reports (1999-2012) Terrorism Reports (2013) Archived Reports (1996-2012) Emir: Sabah al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah Prime Minister: Jaber al-Mubarak al-Hamad al-Sabah First Emir: Abdullah III al-Salim al-Sabah Founded: 1961 Capital: Kuwait City