In the decade since the passage of Kuwait’s foreign direct investment (FDI) legislation, the nation has worked to capitalise on the numerous advantages it offers investors from beyond its borders. These include: its location between Iraq and Saudi Arabia; a relatively open economy with a thriving merchant class; one of the most vocal and democratic...
Recently, the state of Kuwait celebrated the 50th anniversary of the ratification of its constitution. This marked the culmination of a process of political and social development that spans four centuries. Over that time the relationship between the ruler and his people has changed. Today, that relationship is securely established within the...
Boosting economic integration among the Gulf states has been a key component of the GCC since the organisation was established in late May 1981. Indeed, while the six countries that make up the GCC – namely Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE – have implemented joint projects in a wide variety of sectors, economic cooperation...
A global giant among oil-producing nations, Kuwait’s economic and industrial fortunes over the past half-century have demonstrated both the nation’s prowess and resilience since independence in 1961, delivering one of the highest GDPs per capita in the world. In parallel, the emirate is also host to the region’s most politically liberal and...
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