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Kuwait |
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| Area:
17,800sq km (7000sq mi) |
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Population: 2.2 million |
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Work Force: 1.5 million (68% of the population in the
15-64 age group is non-national (July 1998 est.) |
| Capital:
Kuwait City |
| Currency:
Kuwaiti Dinars (approx dinar 0.3075=US$1) |
| Local Time:
GMT + 3 hours |
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Religion:
Muslim 85% (Sunni 70%, Shi'a 30%), Christian, Hindu,
Parsi, and other 15% |
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Climate: In the summer (April to
September) Kuwait is very hot. The winter months can be
pleasant, with some of the region's coolest weather.
Sandstorms are common throughout the year but are
particularly common in spring. |
Geography
Kuwait sits at the north-western tip of the Persian
Gulf, bordered to the north and west by Iraq and to the
south by Saudi Arabia. To the southeast lies the Persian
Gulf, where Kuwait has sovereignty over nine small islands
(the largest is Bubiyan and the most populous is Failaka).
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Language
Arabic, but English is widely understood, especially in
commerce and industry. |
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Business Hours
Government:
7.30am-13.30pm
Private Sector: 8.30am-12.30pm
(Sat-Thurs), 4.30pm-8pm (Sat-Wed)
Banking Hours:
8.00am-12noon (Sat-Thurs) Some banks open in the
afternoon or evenings
The normal business working week in Kuwait is Saturday
to Wednesday and half day on Thursday. Hours will change
during Ramadan.
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Visa Requirements
Everyone except nationals of other Gulf States
needs a visa to enter Kuwait. Kuwait does not
issue tourist visas; all other nationals are
subject to strict rules of entry and
registration as foreigners under the sponsorship
of Kuwaitis, Kuwait companies or as dependents
of foreigners under who already enjoy residence
under Kuwait sponsorship. Large hotels however
can sponsor visas. If your passport contains an
Israeli stamp, you will be refused entry to
Kuwait. It should also be noted that
international airline have been instructed by
the Kuwaiti authorities not to board passengers
for Kuwait unless they have valid visas or entry
permits
To live permanently in Kuwait, expatriates other
than GCC citizens must have a residence permit.
The three main types are work visas, domestic
and dependent visas, all of which require a
sponsor. To obtain residence with a work visa,
an offer of employment must first be accepted
and a work permit issued. Work permits are
applied for by the Kuwaiti employer from the
Ministry of Social Affairs & Labour.
We strongly recommend all visa regulations are
checked with the Kuwaiti consulate in your
country prior to travel to Kuwait. Visa
regulations are subject to change and the above
only serve as a guide.
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Local Laws & Customs
Kuwait
is a Muslim state and Islamic customs, in public, are
strictly observed. Most Kuwaitis wear the national dress
of long white dish dashes and white head cloths, and
many women wear yashmaks. It is important for women to
dress modestly according to Islamic law. Men should not
wear shorts in public and should not go shirtless. All
other Islamic rules and customs must be respected. Men
are expected to wear suits and ties for business and
formal social occasions.
Convicted users of narcotics can expect to receive a
sentence of up to five years imprisonment, plus a heavy
fine.
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Driving Licenses
If you hold a driving license and residence permit from
another Gulf country, you can drive in Kuwait without any
further paperwork. Otherwise you can drive on an
International Driving Permit or a local license from any
western country, but you'll also be required to purchase
insurance. |
Useful links for further information on Kuwait |
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www.lonelyplanet.com |
A short and concise overview of
Kuwait for the first time visitor. |
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www.cia.gov/cia/ |
The CIA World Fact book provides
in depth facts and figures on all aspects of
Kuwait. |
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www.kuwaitiah.net |
An excellent Kuwait portal
covering all aspects of Kuwait. Particularly
helpful section on visa regulations.
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www.ameinfo.com |
Middle East Business Portal.
Contains country profile of Oman but information
appears to be largely taken from the CIA Fact
book mentioned above. |
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www.zawya.com |
Informative Middle East Business Portal with links
to country specific news. |
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www.alwatan.com.kw |
Arabic language daily newspaper in Kuwait. |
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www.alqabas.gulfpark.com |
Arabic language daily newspaper in Kuwait. |
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www.kuwaittimes.net |
English language daily newspaper in Kuwait. |
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www.news.bbc.co.uk |
The BBC provide good quality profiles on a range of
countries including Kuwait. Good general background
information on Kuwait with emphasis on media within
the country (television, Radio, Newspapers, Internet
use). |
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