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5 Ways to celebrate Culture in Kuwait

Kuwait celebrates its National Day and Liberation Day on 25 and 26 February each year, marking the country's independence after the First Gulf War. National day is in fact June 19th, but it is celebrated on June 25th as it marks the day when the Sheik Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah came to power.

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Five of Kuwait City's Best Restaurants

Véranda
Located on Harvey Nichols Kuwait's first floor at The Avenues, Véranda offers impeccably presented dishes from a menu influenced by the Middle East and Mediterraneans.

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Top Banks in Kuwait

Currently, Kuwait has 11 local banks including 5 Islamic banks, all of which are supervised by the Kuwait Central Bank to preserve Kuwaiti Dinar's stability, and it also acts as the Kuwait Government's financial advisor and banker. In addition, MNC's like HSBC, Citi-group etc. also work within Kuwait's banking division.

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Things To Consider Before Moving To Kuwait

1.   Kuwait May Be Hotter Than Any Other Country
When people think about the Middle East, I am sure they picture a vast desert with a scorching sun and this is valid to some degree. Kuwait consists largely of the sandy Arabian Desert, with a very minimal urban area. After growing up in a tropical city in South Africa I thought I was prepared for the heat but I was still taken by surprise.

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