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.
Read moreKuwait is one of the Arab countries in the world and therefore, Arabic is the main language. The nation hosts a large immigrant workforce, especially from Asia, who use English alongside their mother tongues. Expatriates account for 70 per cent of the Kuwaiti population, which translates into the increasing linguistic diversity of the country. Tourists who visit Kuwait are encouraged to learn at least a few words from Arabic.
Read moreKuwait's Al Ahli Bank is one of the country's best established banks, and a leading financial institution offering retail and corporate banking services across Kuwait.
Read moreThe Kuwaiti oil industry is a prosperous oil field. The petroleum industry is Kuwait's largest sector, which accounts for almost half of the country 's GDP.
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