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
Multi-billion dollar GCC rail projects underway this year
The contracts for multi-billion dollar GCC rail projects will be awarded towards the end of this year, and the project will be completely operation by 2016, it has been reported.
Kuwait launches pink women only taxis
For the first time in Kuwait, pink women only taxis will hit Kuwait roads during the coming weeks.
New Housing Cities in Kuwait to boost housing supply
The Kuwait Economic Consulting House Company established new housing cities in Kuwait to boost housing supply, and aims to cut private housing prices.
Kuwait housing rents to grow by 15 percent in 2010
The forecasts by Markaz (Kuwait Financial Center) may turn into reality in 2010, when real estate prices in Kuwait increases by 10 percent.
Jazeera Airways halts flights on certain sectors
Jazeera Airways, low-budget carrier, yesterday said that it was cutting services on certain sectors, to tide over difficult times, as there seems no improvement in sight even next year.
Labour Ministry to restrict transfer of visit visas to work permit
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour, together with the Minister of Interior, has initiated procedures to restrict transfer of visit visas to work permit.
Is Kuwait the best place in the region for expats?
The Second Annual Expat Experience Survey, recently commissioned by HSBC Bank International, revealed that Canada, Australia and Thailand are the best places for expatriates.
Abyaar immune to Dubai World defaults
Abyaar Real Estate Development Company yesterday confirmed that it will not be affected by the spillover of the Dubai World defaults and its real estate arm, Nakheel.
Female expat teachers permitted to sponsor spouses
The General Immigration Department has passed a decision permitting female expatriate teachers working under contract with the Ministry of Education to transfer their husbands residence under their sponsorship.
Kuwaiti Government urged to find lasting solution to housing issues
Leading political activist, Khalid Al-Abdulali, speaking during a press statement, urged the government should find a lasting solution to housing issues, as all efforts of previous governments have failed.
Expats constitute 69 percent of working population
Expatriates have always made their dominating presence felt in almost all job categories, as the gap between locals and expatriates in the GCC workforce is huge, reported TalentRepublic.
Draft Labour Law amendment includes more privileges to working women
The Kuwait Parliamentary Labour and Health Affairs Committee approved several proposed amendments to the private sector Labour Law.
Bank mergers necessary for revival of foreign investments in Kuwait
Kuwait is considered one among the countries that are least attractive for foreign investments worldwide, with the statistics indicating that the foreign capital influx in the country was about $120mn in 2006 and 2007, a World Bank official pointed out during the Kuwait Financial Forum.
Police clearance certificates mandatory for residence permit
The General Department of Immigration has released a statement, wherein it has clarified that few of the decisions taken by the Interior Ministry with respect to expatriates seeking residence permit in the country.
Kuwait plans to restrict expatriates stay in the country
With the beginning of the new parliamentary term, the governments agenda for the next four years has been divided into three main phases and policies - the population issue, labour management, and public education policies.
Kuwait to establish three new hospitals for expatriates
Kuwait will see a major leap in health services provided in the near future, said Hilal Al-Sayer, the Health Minister.
New Companies Law underway in Kuwait
Kuwait is considering plans to develop a new Companies Law to update its current legislation, issued about 50 years ago.
Single rail network to link Kuwait & Oman by 2017
Gulf nations are working towards linking their different rail projects into a single network, so as to serve both freight and passengers.
Municipality embarks on renovation and beautification of buildings
Hawalli Governorate Municipality has begun its campaign for renovation and beautification of buildings in the province, the Deputy Director General of Kuwaiti Municipality for the affairs of Hawalli and Mubarak Al-Kabeer governorates, said on Monday.
Kuwait Airways to downsize flights to India
Kuwait Airways has announced that the airline will reduce its services to India, during this winter schedule of the airline, which will begin on 25th October.