History is witness to the undying spirit of the Kuwaitis who fought all odds with their incredible tenacity and ability to survive. The destruction and torture that Kuwait was subjected to had few recent parallels. The process of rebuilding and reconstruction was an uphill task.

Water desalinating plants were dismantled, oil rigs and oil wells were set ablaze, all possible infrastructure had broken down. Kuwait had been virtually isolated from the world. All cable and satellite links had been broken and had to be restored with immediate effect.

However, the heaviest damage was inflicted on the oilfields and oil wells, hundreds of which were set ablaze, creating ground fires of tremendous proportions. Controlling these fires created near impossible logistical problems. Almost 8500 personnel from 35 countries were engaged in fire-fighting operations.

Present-day Kuwait shows no physical signs of the arson and vandalism the Iraqis left in their wake. Buildings have been restored, and everything gleams as it did before. The economy is on the rise, and life goes on with renewed zeal and determination.