Family law and personal status in Kuwait are regulated by religious tribunals. In Kuwaiti the legal framework is based on Islamic law. The Kuwaiti Family Law Code, which regulates issues such as divorce, marriage , child custody and inheritance, was enacted in 1984.
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 moreKuwait's citizens are not required to pay into any programs that would qualify them for compensation if they wanted financial aid. The size of the country and the level of its wealth means that in times of trouble it can afford to look after its citizens, although there are some funds that a worker can afford to give himself extra security and peace of mind.
Read moreExpatriates living in Kuwait will now have to pay up to KD 1,700 per year-the equivalent of $5,593 to keep parents in the country.
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