National bank of Kuwait (NBK) was the first national bank in Kuwait and the entire Arabian Gulf region established in 1952. All the board members and the founders of NBK were renowned merchants of Kuwaiti origin. NBK was established with a capital of 13,100 shares, each valued 1,000 Indian rupees – equivalent to 75 Kuwaiti dinars today. Over the years NBK has proved itself to be a financial leader in the Arab world.
Read moreKuwait City is one of the Middle East's most seductive destinations.
The city is best visited from autumn to spring when temperatures drop and cool coastal breezes blow from the sea, home to stunning white sand beaches, tax-free shopping and enchanting archeological sites.
In Kuwait, vegetarians and vegans may find they are being met with some uncertainty. Nevertheless, only because in Kuwait the eschewing of animal products is not as popular as in the United Kingdom or the United States, vegetarian expats who travel there need not fear. Don't let yourself be put off by blank stares or questions about whether you get enough protein.
Read moreKuwait is one of the very few countries in the world where alcohol is completely banned
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