Kuwait is a small but oil-rich country located in the Middle East with a variety of attractions, including beaches, museums, and historical landmarks. Renting a car in Kuwait can be a convenient way to explore the country, but it is important to understand the local rules and regulations for renting a car. This article will … Read more
Buying or Importing a Vehicle in Kuwait Kuwait is a country in the Middle East with a high demand for vehicles, both new and used. For those looking to buy or import a car in Kuwait, there are specific procedures and regulations to follow. In this article, we will outline the process for buying or … Read more
Kuwait is a small country in the Middle East, bordered by Saudi Arabia and Iraq. The transportation system in Kuwait mainly consists of buses and taxis, and there are no trams or metro systems currently available. In this article, we will look at the standard of buses in Kuwait, the domestic and long-distance services, information … Read more
Kuwait is a small, oil-rich country in the Middle East. Its banking sector is highly developed, with a large number of banks and financial institutions offering a wide range of services to customers. In this article, we will look at the main local banks in Kuwait, whether major UK and USA banks have a presence … Read more
Kuwait is a small country located in the Middle East with a population of around 4.7 million people. Kuwaitis, like many Middle Eastern cultures, have a strong connection to animals, particularly camels and horses. However, the attitudes towards pets are more mixed. Prevailing Attitude to Animals and Pets in Kuwait The attitude towards animals in … Read more
Both public and private sector healthcare in Kuwait is of a high standard. The Kuwaiti government, via the Ministry of Health and other organisations (such as the Public Authority for Social Security), are investing in some world class new facilities. For example, at the Al Sabah Specialty Medical Area in Kuwait City, it is building … Read more
Healthcare in Kuwait is generally of a high calibre, and you should have little difficulty in accessing your prescription medication. There are some restrictions on some drugs, which we will look at below. What is available Most generic medication is widely available, but you may need a medical certificate if you want to take … Read more
Kuwait has a high standard of healthcare but is currently revising the access that expat workers and their dependants have to the public healthcare system. This is to cut down on the number of visitors using public healthcare and placing it under strain.The health authorities are building a series of new ‘Dhaman’ hospitals, which are … Read more
Kuwait has an efficient two-tier health system, but due to a decrease in oil revenues, and thus a decline in the economy overall, the government is targeting expats financially. Access to the public healthcare system for visiting expats is one of the benefits that may no longer apply in some cases, and the issue of … Read more
Currently, the Kuwaiti authorities are in the process of changing access to the public healthcare system for expats. Now, you will be obliged to take out private cover in order to enter the country, and you will need private cover when you are there, too, as your ability to use the public system (even if … Read more