Currently, Kuwait has 11 local banks including 5 Islamic banks, all of which are supervised by the Kuwait Central Bank to preserve Kuwaiti Dinar's stability, and it also acts as the Kuwait Government's financial advisor and banker. In addition, MNC's like HSBC, Citi-group etc. also work within Kuwait's banking division.
Read moreRenowned for its profoundly conservative interpretations of Islam, Kuwait provides tourists with unique insights into the Arab world. However, many tourists wonder "is Kuwait a safe place? 'And the answer to that is,' yes, Kuwait is generally a safe place to travel to, as crime rates are fairly low, and foreigners are highly unlikely to be targeted. However, there are certain matters that you need to consider when planning a travel to Kuwait.
Read moreKuwait is one of the very few countries in the world where alcohol is completely banned
Read moreKuwait celebrates its National Day and Liberation Day on 25 and 26 February each year, marking the country's independence after the First Gulf War. National day is in fact June 19th, but it is celebrated on June 25th as it marks the day when the Sheik Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah came to power.
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