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Communications in Kuwait

Kuwaitis like most countries these days prefer to use a mobile phone instead of a fixed landline. The number of cell phones in use is nearly five times the number of main lines installed in homes and these figures are growing.

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Expats now have to pay up to KD1,700 to keep parents in Kuwait annually

Expatriates living in Kuwait will now have to pay up to KD 1,700 per year-the equivalent of $5,593 to keep parents in the country.

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Kuwait Taxi - Prices and Useful Tips

There is no shortage of transportation options in Kuwait City, whether for tourists or business travellers. However, Kuwait has a well-developed road network, public transport is largely limited to buses and taxis. Plans are underway to build a rail network in the future, but buses, cars, or taxis are currently the only forms of general public transport available in Kuwait.

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Marriage Laws and Expatriate Weddings Rules in Kuwait

Family law and personal status in Kuwait are regulated by religious tribunals. In Kuwaiti the legal framework is based on Islamic law. The Kuwaiti Family Law Code, which regulates issues such as divorce, marriage , child custody and inheritance, was enacted in 1984.

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