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Kuwait – Car Rental

Getting around Kuwait by rental car is a relatively simple affair, though there are important rules to observe. Visitors arriving on a tourist or business visa must present both their home country licence and a valid International Driving Permit (IDP).

Kuwait – Buying or Importing a Car

Purchasing or importing a vehicle in Kuwait is a realistic option for foreign nationals who hold valid residency, but several important conditions apply. You must possess a valid Civil ID and a Kuwaiti driving licence in order to buy and

Kuwait – Buses and Trams

Kuwait’s public transport system relies entirely on buses — no trams or metro lines are in service anywhere in the country. Three principal operators cover much of the same ground, and ticket prices rank among the lowest in the Gulf

Kuwait – Banking

Kuwait’s banking sector is mature, well-regulated, and largely accessible to expatriate residents. The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) provides oversight for both conventional and Islamic (Sharia-compliant) financial institutions, and expats who hold a valid residence permit can generally open a

Kuwait – Animal Welfare and Cultural Issues

Kuwait’s relationship with animals is both multifaceted and evolving. Cats enjoy widespread acceptance as companion animals and are a familiar presence in daily public life, while dogs hold a more complicated position shaped by Islamic cultural tradition. Animal welfare legislation