The modern State of Kuwait has been a sovereign nation since the 1700s. Even before that, it was a vital link in Gulf trading and transportation. Archeological evidence has shown that it also was home to Stone Age settlements, a Bronze Age civilization, and a Greek colony...more information

The Economy of Kuwait

After the turmoil of recent years, the oil driven economy of Kuwait is undergoing spending rationalization and consolidation. The government is actively pursuing a privatization policy and to open up the economy for foreign investment. There are good opportunities here for foreign businessmen, particularly in advanced technology areas...more information

The Kuwaiti Way of Life

Kuwaitis are a people of strong mercantile and bedouin traditions. Oil wealth has brought cosmopolitanism and the trappings of ultra-modern technology, but they remain true to their cultural roots...more information

Visitor Information

Passport and visa information, climate, geography, language, transportation and lodging, currency, everything a traveler to Kuwait should know...more information