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Policy framework enables investment opportunities in Kuwait
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Kuwait’s industry sector occupies a key position in the country’s diversification agenda, balancing the challenges of global market volatility with domestic priorities for sustainable growth. The sector has been reshaped by regulatory modernisation, infrastructure investment and strategic initiatives aimed at reducing reliance on hydrocarbons. Although manufacturing remains a relatively modest…

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New initiatives position Kuwait as a regional telecom centre
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Kuwait’s ICT and telecommunications landscape is undergoing a transformative period as the country accelerates toward the digital ambitions laid out in New Kuwait 2035. Oversight of the sector is led by the Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA), which was established in 2014. Together with the Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT), CITRA is responsible…

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Education and health reforms bolster Kuwait’s economy
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Kuwait’s education sector traditionally prepared students for public sector employment, creating a growing skills gap with graduates who are underequipped for private sector jobs. Education reform, alongside an overhaul of both the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the national curricula, is expected to improve academic outcomes over the coming decades. At the same time, the prioritisation of health…

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Sustained investment to elevate Kuwait’s tourism sector
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A key but often-overlooked pillar of Kuwait’s economy is its tourism, culture and sports sectors – industries now experiencing strong growth as policymakers work to diversify beyond oil and elevate the nation’s global standing. The sectors’ contribution to economic diversification has increased as cultural assets expand, sporting institutions modernise and private participation grows. As the…

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Practical travel tips for visitors to Kuwait
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Etiquette It is customary to shake hands when introducing yourself. However, it is important to allow members of the opposite sex to extend their hand to initiate the handshake. It is also not uncommon to see men greet each other with kisses on both cheeks. The dress code during business meetings is professional and conservative, and exchange of business cards is customary. If you are travelling to…

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A guide to some of Kuwait's leading hotels
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WALDORF ASTORIA KUWAIT Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Road Al Andalous, 92000T: +965 2477 4444www.hilton.comreservations.kuwait@waldorfastoria.com Rooms: 200 rooms and suites.Business & Conference Facilities: Business centre, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, 18 meeting spaces including a 920-sq-metre ballroom, a multifunction room, a boardroom, pre-function areas, a show kitchen…

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Skilled IT workforces and digital governance become MENA's growth drivers
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The MENA region is undergoing a significant digital transformation, with total IT spending projected to reach $169bn by 2026. This represents an 8.9% increase over the previous year, reflecting a structural pivot towards artificial intelligence (AI) integrated infrastructure across major regional economies. A primary driver of this growth is the rapid expansion of data centre systems, which is expected…

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Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 diversification strategy prioritises foreign investment
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Saudi Arabia occupies a central position in the Middle East, shaped by its role as the custodian of Islam’s holiest sites and one of the world’s largest holders of proven oil reserves. The Kingdom’s modern state emerged in the early 20th century and was rapidly transformed following the commercial discovery of oil in 1938 and the subsequent development of its national energy industry. Its strategic…

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Private sector expansion shapes Saudi Arabia's future growth
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Saudi Arabia is entering a new phase of its Vision 2030 agenda, with greater emphasis on consolidating and maximising the impact of economic reforms introduced over the past decade. Since the launch of Vision 2030 in 2016, the Kingdom has pursued an ambitious agenda aimed at diversifying away from hydrocarbons, expanding private sector activity across the economy and positioning the Kingdom as a globally…

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Increased private investment reshapes Saudi Arabia's global trade role
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Saudi Arabia’s transport and logistics industry continues to experience robust expansion and is a pillar of Vision 2030, the national blueprint for economic diversification. Sector growth is driven by the roadmap’s aims to position the Kingdom as a global logistics, aviation and trading centre. Giga-projects, including port and airport upgrades and the construction of large-scale new cities, coupled…