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 moreDuring the autumn season ( November) or spring season (March, April), when the temperature is between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius, it is said that the best time to visit Kuwait. This is also the peak travel season though, as the temperatures are very high at this time of year.
Read moreKuwaitis like most countries these days prefer to use a mobile phone instead of a fixed landline. The number of cell phones in use is nearly five times the number of main lines installed in homes and these figures are growing.
Read moreCanada's greatest gift to Kuwait, Tim Hortons, has always blessed them in many respects. They have moist, quality coffee not harming the pocket, and the finest Iced Capp's from any national coffee chain.
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