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.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah: Viewpoint from The Report: Kuwait 2022
Articles & Analysis | Kuwait pursues strategies to transform into a trade and finance centre from The Report: Kuwait 2022
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.
Chapter | Trade & Investment from The Report: Kuwait 2022
Kuwait’s trade and investment profile has long been dominated by oil, with revenue from its vast reserves used to fund overseas investment, generating sustainable long-term returns and safeguarding future prosperity. As Kuwait emerges from the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic with robust public finances and a new government in place following elections in September 2022, it has an...
Kuwait’s economy has long been underpinned by the production and export of crude oil. Although the rise in oil prices in 2021-22 boosted government revenue and macroeconomic stability, the Covid-19 pandemic – which preceded the commodity price boom – also underscored the risks of overreliance on an industry subject to fluctuating global demand. This has created fresh impetus for economic...