Kuwait became independent in 1961. A vailable in the country. O fficial Arabic, English understood. Movie theaters, private clubs, going to the beach, boating. S ee Hospitals page on our site.
Water use bottled, avoid ice.
L oose clothes and long sleeves outside major centers. In hotels and small outlets. The area compromising the Emirates came under various influences during its history that goes back to the 3rd century BC, among the later were the Greek, Persian, Portuguese and the British. As it stands today, the country was established in 1971, a result of the union of seven Sheikhdoms following the British withdrawal from the area. Before the discovery of oil in 1958, the area's economy depended on fishing, pearl diving and Bedouin activity and trade.