Welcome to Online Kuwait Guide
Kuwait, the prototypical oil-rich state, has more than ten percent of the world’s estimated oil reserves, and is a leading exporter of petroleum. Tourists, who look forward to a relaxed entry into the Muslim world, can enter Kuwait, and wander around souks, mosques and other sandy traces of ancient Bedouin days. But, behind the extravagant richness, lies the traditional values and warm Arabian hospitality.
Places of Interest in Kuwait
The Kuwait Towers are the most famous landmarks of Kuwait. The
Kuwait Towers are situated on the Arabian Gulf Street in Dasman, promontory to east of City Center. The topmost sphere of the largest tower (187 meters in height),
has a revolving observation area and a restaurant with access to high speed lifts.
The middle tower comprises one million gallons of water.
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Major Tourist Attractions
Pearl Diving: The Kuwayt Annual Pearl Diving festivals help the current generation to experience the hardship and excitement of pearl diving, which their forefathers once experienced. The festivals are a tribute to men who dedicated their lives to the pearling industry. The youngsters prepare in advance for the event by training themselves in sailing and diving, interacting with old divers and experienced captains, and get familiarized with the equipment. Read More
Latest News
360 Mall wins coveted ICSC Gold Award
360 Mall has bagged the coveted International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC) Gold Award for Innovative Design and Development, marketing and retail programs of new project for 2011 for MENA region.
Interior Ministry plans granting citizenship to eligible illegal residents
The Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Ahmad Hmoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Thursday, speaking about the issue of illegal residents, mentioned that a law is being prepared for illegal residents, intending to grant Kuwaiti citizenship to those eligible.
Labour Ministry working on self-sponsorship law for expatriates
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour (MSAL) has suggested that expatriates can seek self-sponsorship, provided they have a minimum balance of KD10,000 in their bank account.
Subbiya - Second City in Kuwait
A panel discussion titled Subbiya – Building Kuwaits Second City, hosted by the Center for Gulf Studies at the American University of Kuwait (AUK), together with Arabana Project, to discuss the social and cultural impacts associated with development plans in Subbiya.
Kuwait may grant citizenship to 34,000 illegal residents
The Gulf state of Kuwait, currently home to 105,000 stateless people (illegal residents), has announced that it may grant citizenship to 34,000 of them, the Head of a government authority monitoring their affairs said.
Work permit, transfer applications suspended temporarily
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour has announced that the processing of transfer applications will be suspended, while work permit applications for government projects may not be accepted, beginning 25th December, for a two week period, to carry out inventory and organizing tasks.
More than 50 Kuwaiti firms participate in Career Fair 2011
The three-day Career Fair 2011 was unveiled at the Kuwait International Fair Ground (KIFG) in Mishref on 13th February 2011, with nationals and expatriates alike thronging the fair.
e-gate website offers e-governmental services round-the-clock
The official e-gate website in Kuwait can serve as a one stop solution for nationals, residents, business people, and government bodies alike, seeking more than 453 e-governmental services round the clock.
Ban on transfer of commercial visit visas to work permits, lifted in Kuwait
The commercial visit visas in Kuwait can be transferred into work permits, from early 2012, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour has announced.
Separate hospitals planned for expatriates
Both expatriates and nationals in Kuwait have condemned the plan to build separate hospitals for expatriates.
Kuwait hotel sector witnesses downward trend in August 2011
According to specialized economic report, Kuwaits hotel sector has witnessed a downward trend during the month of August 2011, as the rate of occupancy fell by 2.
New regulation regarding transfer of work permits approved by Ministry
Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour have approved the latest regulation, governing transfer of work permits of workers completing three years with their sponsors.
Labour Ministry permits exemption of certain nationalities from visa fees
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour will soon permit nationals of European Union member states, America, Japan and other nations, to transfer commercial visit visas into work permits, exempting them from visa fees.
Hike in pay-scales for public sector employees draws criticism
Several experts have warned against approving new pay-scales for public sector employees without conducting a property study about the nation’s economy, as it could lead to inflation during the first quarter of next year.
New 550km long highways to come up in Kuwait
New highways worth US$6bn are likely to come up in three and a half years, revealed the Ministry of Public Works in Kuwait.
Works at Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port almost ready
The Ministry of Public Works in Kuwait has announced that the construction works on the causeway and railway at the building site of Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port is already complete.
Expatriates permitted to convert commercial visas into work permits
Beginning next year, expatriates can obtain work permits by transferring their commercial visa.
Expats can invite second-degree relatives to Kuwait on visit visas
Expatriates in Kuwait are permitted to bring their second-degree relatives on visit visas, provided the applicant is an engineer, doctor or a professional holding a good job, earning minimum of KD500 per month, according to latest instructions by the Immigration General Department of the Interior Ministry.
Raising of Salary Cap for dependent visas unlikely
There has been no official notification to consider the possibility of raising salary cap for issuance of family or dependent visa, said an official at the General Immigration Department.
Boubyan Island to be developed completely
Plans are on to fully develop the Boubyan Island in Kuwait, a senior official at Ministry of Public Works announced.