Unveiling Kuwait’s long-term development assistance to Yemen: a case study of sustained commitment

Focusing on Kuwaiti support for Sana’a University and related institutions, it draws on semi-structured interviews with Yemeni stakeholders and analysis of official project data to evaluate the aid’s durability and impact. Findings reveal a distinctive assistance model grounded in religious obligation and a strategic, long-term developmental vision rather than immediate diplomatic leverage.

Even during tense periods, notably the post-1990 Gulf War rupture, Kuwait preserved humanitarian channels and later resumed concessional finance without attaching policy conditions. Consistent sectoral engagement in education, public health, and basic infrastructure underscores an emphasis on institutional resilience over political influence. Beneficiary testimonies affirm the continuing value of these investments, especially for sustaining services amid conflict.