As part of plans to expand and diversify its global trade partners and fulfil their respective national development strategies, the GCC has launched negotiations with the UK on a free trade agreement (FTA). This partnership is expected to bolster the bloc’s economy, help attract investment and provide greater opportunities for local businesses.
Development aid is a fundamental and long-standing pillar of Kuwait’s foreign policy. Since independence, the combination of the country’s geography, relatively small armed forces and oil wealth have shaped the views of Kuwaiti leadership on the importance of bilateral and multilateral development cooperation as a tool of diplomacy. The country has pioneered regional efforts...
As the representative of the Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, I restate Kuwait’s continuing commitment to regional and international environmental resolutions and initiatives.
Situated in the north-western corner of the Gulf, bordered by Iraq and Saudi Arabia, Kuwait is a hereditary constitutional monarchy and a founding member of both the GCC and the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. The country’s plentiful oil reserves have provided a strong platform for economic development and prosperity.
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The Guide contains listings of accommodation options throughout Kuwait for both business and leisure travellers. Useful information is provided on the latest visa requirements and business etiquette, as well as tips and advice for new and returning visitors.
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