Bahrain
Bahrain’s history spans millennia, beginning as the center of the ancient Bronze Age Dilmun civilization, a pivotal trading hub between Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley. Over centuries, it fell under various empires—including the Persians, Greeks, and Portuguese. In 1783, the Bani Utbah tribe, ancestors of the current Al Khalifa royal family, took control of the islands.
Kuwait
Kuwait is a sovereign state in Western Asia located at the head of the Persian Gulf. The geographical region of Kuwait has been occupied by humans since antiquity, particularly due to its strategic location at the head of the Persian Gulf.
Oman
Oman is a site of pre-historic human habitation, stretching back over 100,000 years. The region was impacted by powerful invaders, including other Arab tribes, Portugal and Britain. Oman, at its height, held territory that ranged from the Persian Gulf all the way south to the island of Madagascar, including the island of Zanzibar and the city of Gwadar.
Qatar
The timeline of Qatar's modern history begins in the eighteenth century when all tribes gathered under the rule of the Al Thani family. This paved the way for more stability in the country, and the forging of balanced relations with different influential parties in the region.
In 1868, Sheikh Mohammed bin Thani signed an agreement with the British authorities in the Gulf that recognized Qatar’s sovereignty. By virtue of this agreement, Britain promised to protect Qatar against any external aggressions.
