Kuwait has the lowest retirement age, compared to most other Gulf nations (55 years for men and 50 years for women), a recent study said.
Read more1. Kuwait May Be Hotter Than Any Other Country
When people think about the Middle East, I am sure they picture a vast desert with a scorching sun and this is valid to some degree. Kuwait consists largely of the sandy Arabian Desert, with a very minimal urban area. After growing up in a tropical city in South Africa I thought I was prepared for the heat but I was still taken by surprise.
If you're a new Kuwaiti expat struggling to keep up with the local and international headlines, here's four Kuwaiti newspapers to enjoy in English.
Read moreGulf Bank is one of Kuwait 's leading providers of financial services, with a wide range of wholesale banking, consumer banking , treasury and financial services.
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