Situated between Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Iran, at the very top of the Gulf, Kuwait is in a strategically advantageous location and has the capacity to act as an important logistics conduit for its northern neighbour, Iraq. Determined to realise this potential, the government has committed to developing a portfolio of transport infrastructure that...
The industrial sector is looking forward to the substantial growth opportunities presented by a number of development projects announced by the government in February 2010. Many hope that 2013 will see progress accelerate on these projects after a number of delays, primarily the result of tensions between parliament and the Cabinet. While challenges...
In what ways will the New Companies Law (NCL) reduce the obstacles faced by businesses and investors seeking to operate in Kuwait?
Breaking ground in 2013 on a new, 130,000-sq-metre terminal building, the Kuwait International Airport (KIA) is at the forefront of a major national overhaul of transport infrastructure. This is intended to renew the nation’s international transport credentials, improve its image, and encourage greater economic diversification in the hydrocarbons...
What does the privatisation of Kuwait Airways mean for the broader aviation sector in Kuwait?
For retailers banking on a population with high per-capita spending capacity, Kuwait remains a destination of choice. Catering to an increasingly sophisticated and demanding consumer demographic, Kuwait’s mall culture is currently at the forefront of a resilient and growing retail sector that continues to draw the interest of both international...
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