Moving to Kuwait: visas, cost of living & immigrant guide

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Population

2,993,706

Population - note

note: Kuwait's Public Authority for Civil Information estimates the country's total population to be 4,183,658 for 2015, with immigrants accounting more than 69%

Population Growth Rate

1.79%

Urban Population

98.300000

Population in Major Urban Areas

KUWAIT (capital) 2.406 million

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Age Structure

25.180000

Median Age

28.800000

Birth Rate - births/1,000 population

21

Death Rate - deaths/1,000 population

2.14

Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman

2.56

Sex Ratio at Birth - male/female

1.050000

Net Migration Rate - migrant(s)/1,000 population

-0.59

Ethnic Groups

Kuwaiti 45%, other Arab 35%, South Asian 9%, Iranian 4%, other 7%

Nationality Noun

Kuwaiti(s)

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Literacy - total population

93.3%

Literacy - male

85.1%

Literacy - female

81.7%

Literacy Definition

age 15 and over can read and write

Education Expenditures - percent of GDP

3.8%

Total School Life Expectancy - (primary to tertiary)

15.000000

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Life Expectancy at Birth

77.460000

Infant Mortality Rate

7.680000

Infant Mortality Rate - total deaths/1,000 live births

7.680000

Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births

14

Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population

1.79

Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population

2

Health Expenditures - percent of GDP

2.7%

Obesity - adult prevalence rate

42%

Drinking Water Source - percent of urban population improved

99.000000

Sanitation Facility Access - percent of urban population improved

100.000000

Underweight - percent of children under five years

2.2%

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Economic Overview

Kuwait has a geographically small, but wealthy, relatively open economy with crude oil reserves of about 102 billion barrels - more than 6% of world reserves.

Kuwaiti officials plan to increase production to 4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2020.

Petroleum accounts for over half of GDP, 92% of export revenues, and 90% of government income.

With world oil prices declining, Kuwait realized a budget deficit in 2015 for the first time more than a decade; in 2016, the deficit grew to 16.5% of GDP.

Kuwaiti authorities announced cuts to fuel subsidies in August 2016, provoking outrage among the public and National Assembly, and the Amir dissolved the government for the seventh time in ten years.

In 2017 the deficit was reduced to 7.2% of GDP, and the government raised $8 billion by issuing international bonds.

Despite Kuwait’s dependence on oil, the government has cushioned itself against the impact of lower oil prices, by saving annually at least 10% of government revenue in the Fund for Future Generations.

Kuwait has failed to diversify its economy or bolster the private sector, because of a poor business climate, a large public sector that employs about 74% of citizens, and an acrimonious relationship between the National Assembly and the executive branch that has stymied most economic reforms.

The Kuwaiti Government has made little progress on its long-term economic development plan first passed in 2010.

While the government planned to spend up to $104 billion over four years to diversify the economy, attract more investment, and boost private sector participation in the economy, many of the projects did not materialize because of an uncertain political situation or delays in awarding contracts.

To increase non-oil revenues, the Kuwaiti Government in August 2017 approved draft bills supporting a Gulf Cooperation Council-wide value added tax scheduled to take effect in 2018

Industries

petroleum, petrochemicals, desalination, food processing, construction materials

GDP - per capita (PPP)

$72,200.00 (USD)

GDP - real growth rate

1.2%

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GDP - Gross Domestic Product (PPP)

$209,740,000,000 (USD)

GDP Per Capita

$72,200.00 (USD)

GDP - real growth rate

1.2%

GDP - official exchange rate

$123,200,000,000 (USD)

GDP - composition, by end use

• consumption: 36.1% government
• consumption: 25.4% investment in fixed
• capital: 20.2% investment in
• inventories: 0% exports of goods and
• services: 55.5% imports of goods and
• services: -37.2%

GDP by Sector- agriculture

0.4%

GDP by Sector- Industry

59.4%

GDP by Sector- services

40.2%

Industrial Growth Rate

2.1%

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Inflation Rate

3.8%

Exchange Rate per US Dollar

Kuwaiti dinar (KD)

Currency Name and Code

Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)

Fiscal Year

1 April - 31 March

Commercial Bank Prime Lending Rate

4.9%

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Labor Force

2,154,000

Unemployment Rate

2.2%

Major Industries

petroleum, petrochemicals, desalination, food processing, construction materials

Agriculture Products

practically no crops; fish

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Annual Budget

$64,810,000,000 (USD)

Public Debt (% of GDP)

17.6%

Budget Surplus or Deficit - percent of GDP

29.2%

Taxes and other revenues - percent of GDP

63.6%

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Full Country Name

State of Kuwait

Country Name

Kuwait

Local - Long

Dawlat al Kuwayt

Local - Short

Al Kuwayt

Etymology- history of name

the name derives from the capital city, which is from Arabic "al-Kuwayt" a diminutive of "kut" meaning "fortress," possibly a reference to a small castle built on the current location of Kuwait City by the Beni Khaled tribe in the 17th century

Independence

19 June 1961 (from the UK)

National Holiday

National Day, 25 February (1950)

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Government Type

constitutional monarchy (emirate)

Constitution

• history: approved and promulgated 11 November 1962; suspended 1976 to 1981 (4 articles); 1986 to 1991; May to July 1999
• amendments: proposed by the amir or supported by at least one third of the National Assembly; passage requires two-thirds consent of the Assembly membership and promulgation by the amir; constitutional articles on the initiation, approval, and promulgation of general legislation cannot be amended

Legal System:

mixed legal system consisting of English common law, French civil law, and Islamic sharia law

Executive Branch:

• chief of state: Amir Sheikh MISHAL al-Ahmad al-Sabah (since 16 December 2023); he succeeded his brother, Amir Sheikh NAWAF al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah following his death on 16 December 2023
• head of government: Prime Minister Sheikh MOHAMMAD Sabah Al Salim Al Sabah (since 4 January 2024); First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh TALAL al-Khalid Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah (since 16 October 2022); Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Khalid al-FADIL (since 9 April 2022); Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil Bader Hamed Yusef Al-Mula (since 16 October 2022)
• cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the prime minister, approved by the amir
• elections/appointments: amir chosen from within the ruling family, confirmed by the National Assembly; prime minister and deputy prime ministers appointed by the amir; crown prince appointed by the amir and approved by the National Assembly

Legislative Branch:

• Description: unicameral National Assembly or Majlis al-Umma (65 seats; 50 members directly elected from 5 multi-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 15 ex-officio members (cabinet ministers) appointed by the amir; members serve 4-year terms)
• Elections: snap election last held on 6 June 2023 (next to be held on 4 April 2024)
• Election Results: 50 non-partisan candidates, including 29 oppositionists; composition of elected members - 49 men, 1 woman, percent of women 2%

Judicial Branch:

• office: all Kuwaiti judges appointed by the Amir upon recommendation of the Supreme Judicial Council, a consultative body comprised of Kuwaiti judges and Ministry of Justice officials
• subordinate courts: High Court of Appeal; Court of First Instance; Summary Court

Regions or States:

6 governorates (muhafazat, singular - muhafazah); Al Ahmadi, Al 'Asimah, Al Farwaniyah, Al Jahra', Hawalli, Mubarak al Kabir

Political Parties and Leaders:

• none
• the government does not recognize any political parties or allow their formation, although no formal law bans political parties

Suffrage:

21 years of age and at least 20-year citizenship

Citizenship Criteria:

• birth: no citizenship by descent
• only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Kuwait dual citizenship
• recognized: no residency requirement for
• naturalization: not specified

Capital Name

Kuwait City

Capital - geographic coordinate

29 22 N, 47 58 E

Capital Time Difference

UTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington, DC,during Standard Time)

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International Organization Participation:

• ABEDA
• AfDB (nonregional member)
• AFESD
• AMF
• BDEAC
• CAEU
• CD
• FAO
• G-77
• GCC
• IAEA
• IBRD
• ICAO
• ICC (national committees)
• ICRM
• IDA
• IDB
• IFAD
• IFC
• IFRCS
• IHO
• ILO
• IMF
• IMO
• IMSO
• Interpol
• IOC
• IPU
• ISO
• ITSO
• ITU
• ITUC (NGOs)
• LAS
• MIGA
• NAM
• OAPEC
• OIC
• OPCW
• OPEC
• Paris Club (associate)
• PCA
• UN
• UNCTAD
• UNESCO
• UNHRC
• UNIDO
• UNOOSA
• UNRWA
• UN Security Council (temporary)
• UNWTO
• UPU
• WCO
• WFTU (NGOs)
• WHO
• WIPO
• WMO
• WTO

International Law Organization Participation:

has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; non-party state to the ICCt

Diplomatic Representation from US:

• Chief of Mission: Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d’Affaires James HOLTSNIDER (since July 2021)
• Embassy: P.O. Box 77, Safat 13001
• Mailing Address: 6200 Kuwait Place, Washington DC 20521-6200
• Telephone: [00] (965) 2259-1001
• FAX: [00] (965) 2538-0282
• Email: KuwaitACS@state.gov
• Website: https://kw.usembassy.gov/

Diplomatic Representation in the US:

• Chief of Mission: Alzain Sabah Naser Saud ALSABAH (since 19 April 2023)
• Chancery: 2940 Tilden Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 (po)
• Telephone: [1] (202) 966-0702
• FAX: [1] (202) 966-8468
• Email: consulate@kuwaitembassy.us
• Website: https://www.kuwaitembassy.us/
• Consulate(s) General: Beverly Hills (CA), New York

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Geographic Location

Middle East

Geographic Coordinates

29 30 N, 45 45 E

Total Area

6,880 Square Miles 17,818 Square Kilometers

Land Area

6,880 Square Miles 17,818 Square Kilometers

Land Boundaries

287 Miles 462 Kilometers

Border Countries

Iraq 240 km, Saudi Arabia 222 km

Coastline

310 Miles 499 Kilometers

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Terrain

flat to slightly undulating desert plain

Highest Point

306 Meters

Highest Point Location

unnamed location 306 m

Lowest Point Location

Persian Gulf 0 m

Natural Resources

petroleum, fish, shrimp, natural gas

Irrigated Land

33 Square Miles 86 Square Kilometers

Time Zone

UTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington, DC,during Standard Time)

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Climate

The country is a sandy, riverless desert interspersed with small hills.

Vegetation is sparse.

Kuwait's climate is typical of the region.

Summer (April-October) temperatures often exceed 120°F, although daytime temperatures of 110-115°F are more common.

Mean annual rainfall is 45 inches and occurs mostly during December and January.

Short autumn and spring seasons (November, February, and March) are delightful.

During winter (December and January), clear, sunny days are common, but it is often cold enough to require a light winter coat in the mornings and evenings.

In the early morning the frost point is occasionally reached.

Sand and dust storms occur throughout the year, especially between March and August.

Periods of high humidity occur, but during the hottest months (June, July, and August), humidity levels usually remain very low.

Terrain

flat to slightly undulating desert plain

Location

Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia

Total Area

6,880 Square Miles 17,818 Square Kilometers

Border Countries

Iraq 240 km, Saudi Arabia 222 km

Environment - Current Issues

• limited natural fresh water resources
• some of world's largest and most sophisticated desalination facilities provide much of the water
• air and water pollution
• desertification

Environment - International Agreements

party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Environmental Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Ozone Layer Protection signed, but not ratified: Marine Dumping

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Exports

$65,030,000,000 (USD)

Imports

$20,360,000,000 (USD)

Major Exports

oil and refined products, fertilizers

Major Imports

food, construction materials, vehicles and parts, clothing

Top Export Partners

Japan 24.1%, South Korea 12.8%, US 11.8%, Singapore 10%, Taiwan 7.4%, Netherlands 4.4%, Pakistan 4.3%

Top Import Partners

US 12.8%, Japan 10.9%, Germany 9.7%, Saudi Arabia 6.4%, UK 5.9%, Italy 5.3%, France 5.1%

Export Partners

Japan 24.1%, South Korea 12.8%, US 11.8%, Singapore 10%, Taiwan 7.4%, Netherlands 4.4%, Pakistan 4.3%

Import Partners

US 12.8%, Japan 10.9%, Germany 9.7%, Saudi Arabia 6.4%, UK 5.9%, Italy 5.3%, France 5.1%

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Country Description

Kuwait is a small, oil-rich constitutional emirate.

Foreign workers constitute approximately 75 percent of the labor force.

Kuwaiti citizens number 1.1 million of the country's population of 3.4 million, and enjoy the benefits of a generous social welfare system that guarantees employment, housing, education, and medical care.

Facilities for travelers are widely available.

Safety & Security

• duties: Kuwait/Iraq border – north of Mutla’a Ridge, the tank graveyard (near Ali Al Salem base), and the city of Jahra. U.S. diplomats are also recommended to avoid the following areas, especially during nighttime hours, as they have been identified as high-crime
• areas: Jleeb Ash Shuyoukh, Hasawi, and Abbasiya, located on the outskirts of Kuwait City International Airport.

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Crime

The crime threat in Kuwait is assessed as low; however, Kuwait is not crime-free.

Although there has not been a rise in crime incidents targeting U.S. citizens, crime overall in Kuwait is steadily increasing according to local media reports.

Reports from Westerners of petty theft and vehicle break-ins are crimes of opportunity and usually a result of practicing poor personal security,e.g., not locking vehicle or hotel room doors, exposing money and jewelry, or leaving valuables in plain sight and unattended.

However, there have also been reports of harassment and sexual assault, especially of women when traveling out alone.

Incidents have occurred in various areas and times to include the Gulf Road, shopping malls, hotels, and in residential neighborhoods.

U.S. citizens should be mindful of cultural and social norms when traveling in Kuwait.

To reduce your chances of becoming a victim, practice personal security measures, and share guidance with your family and household members.

Female travelers should keep in mind the cultural differences in Kuwait and should be aware that some actions may invite unwanted attention.

Modest dress, not engaging in small talk, not making constant eye contact, and maintaining a low profile may deter harassment.

As always, call 112 for emergency assistance.

Laws in Kuwait regarding domestic violence are distinctly different than the laws and protections afforded to victims in the United States.

Assaults with minor injuries may not be considered criminal acts.

Victims of domestic violence often report that they encountered difficulty with making the reports to the police.

It is recommended to obtain the services of a private attorney.

The Embassy’s List of Attorneys is available on the Embassy website.

Social service agencies are few, if any; when they exist it is often only for the benefit of Kuwait citizens.

Travelers should exercise caution with public transportation and check points as police impersonators have been known to use that ruse to lure their victims.

Police stations generally do not have female officers or investigators to assist with these cases.

While most hospitals will contact a criminal investigator to assist a victim of crime, victims with minor injuries may need to make the initial police report and obtain the required documents for the collection of evidence prior to receiving treatment.

The Government of Kuwait does not provide victim’s assistance and there is no rape crisis center or similar service in-country.

The Kuwaiti police accept crime reports at the police station with jurisdiction over the area where the crime occurred.

If filing a crime report, it is advisable that the U.S. citizen be accompanied by a person who speaks Arabic or by a local attorney.

The Embassy’s List of Attorneys is available on the Embassy website.

Filing a crime report can take several hours as a police investigator will take the victim’s statement orally while composing his investigative report.

In all cases of abuse, the victim must obtain a medical report from a Kuwaiti hospital.

Don’t buy counterfeit and pirated goods, even if they are widely available.

Not only are the bootlegs illegal in the United States, if you purchase them you may also be breaking local law.

Criminal Penalties

While you are traveling in Kuwait, you are subject to its laws even if you are a U.S. citizen.

Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different than our own.

In some places you may be taken in for questioning if you don’t have your passport with you.

In some places, it is illegal to take pictures of certain buildings.

Persons violating Kuwaiti laws, even unknowingly, may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned.

Alcohol is illegal; possession of it or driving under the influence will result in your immediate imprisonment.

Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Kuwait are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.

There are also some things that might be legal in the country you visit, but still illegal in the United States, and you can be prosecuted under U.S. law if you buy pirated goods.

Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime prosecutable in the United States.

If you break local laws in Kuwait, your U.S. passport won’t help you avoid arrest or prosecution.

It’s very important to know what’s legal and what’s not where you are going.

If arrested abroad, a citizen must go through the foreign legal process for being charged or indicted, prosecuted, possibly convicted and sentenced, and for any appeals process.

Within this framework, U.S. consular officers provide a wide variety of services to U.S. citizens arrested abroad and their families.

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Medical Facilities

The health care system continues to develop, with many government and private medical facilities available in Kuwait.

Medical care at government-run clinics and hospitals is provided at low cost to legal residents of Kuwait.

Private physicians and hospitals charge fees for services, and some do not accept local health insurance.

Many hospital and clinic services do not compare to U.S. standards.

Traffic Safety

While in Kuwait, you may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States.

The information below concerning Kuwait is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance.

Driving in Kuwait is extremely hazardous.

Although Kuwait has an extensive and modern system of well-lit roads, excessive speed on both primary and secondary roads, coupled with lax enforcement of traffic regulations and a high density of vehicles (almost one vehicle for every 2residents), leads to frequent and often fatal accidents.

Incidents of road rage, distraction on the part of drivers, poor driving skills, and highway brinksmanship are common in Kuwait, and can be unsettling to Western drivers in Kuwait who are accustomed to more rigid adherence to traffic laws.

The government-owned Kuwait Public Transportation Company and the City Bus Company operate bus services throughout the Kuwait City metropolitan area, on 50 different routes, which are widely used by the low-income expatriate labor force.

Taxis are available at major hotels and may be telephoned to pick up passengers at other locations.

It is sometimes possible to hail taxis on streets; taxis have meters, but fares are more commonly negotiated.

U.S. citizens are advised to use only marked taxis with meters.

U.S. citizens, especially those traveling alone and/or in darkness hours, should avoid sitting in the front seat of a taxi, do not travel to unfamiliar areas, do not enter taxis with unknown passengers, and not engage in “small talk” that can be misinterpreted as interest in the taxi driver.

Visitors can use international driving permits issued by their respective countries within the time limit of their visas; however, the visitor must also have liability insurance.

It is illegal to drive in Kuwait without a license and car registration documents.

If an individual is stopped and cannot produce these documents, the individual may be taken to a police station and held until the documents are presented on his/her behalf.

The Government of Kuwait may provide U.S. citizens with a Kuwaiti driver’s license.

Visitors and residents should consult the Ministry of Interior website for the most up-to-date information on obtaining a driver’s license.

If an individual is involved in an accident, Kuwaiti law mandates that he/she must immediately notify the police and remain at the scene until the police arrive.

Involvement in an accident, even if not at fault, can lead to arrest and temporary incarceration.

At-fault accidents can result in arrests, demands for financial restitution, and/or travel bans preventing individuals from departing Kuwait.

The use of front seat belts is mandatory in Kuwait.

Driving is on the right side of the road.

Speed limits are posted.

Making a right turn on a red light is not permitted unless there is a special lane to do so with a yield sign.

When a driver flashes his/her high beams in Kuwait, it is meant as a request to move the car into a slower lane to allow the driver with the flashing beams to proceed ahead.

Parking is not allowed where the curb is painted black and yellow.

Digital cameras for registering traffic violations, including speeding, are in use on Kuwaiti roads.

Non-payment of traffic and parking fines may result in travel bans which remain in place until the fines are paid, often with penalties.

Possession or consumption of alcohol is illegal in Kuwait.

Driving while under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense, which may result in fines, imprisonment, and/or deportation.

Repeat traffic violations or violations of a serious nature may also result in the deportation of an expatriate offender.

Kuwait has one of the highest per capita rates of cellular telephone ownership in the world; using a cellular telephone for phone calls or text messaging while driving remains illegal, although it is widely practiced.

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Airports - total

7

Airports with Paved Runways

4

Heliports

4

Roadways- total

4,106 Miles 6,608 Kilometers

Ports and Terminals

Ash Shu'aybah, Ash Shuwaykh, Kuwait, Mina' 'Abd Allah, Mina' al Ahmadi, Mina' Su'ud

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Pipelines: Gas

162 Miles 261 Kilometers

Pipelines: Oil

336 Miles 540 Kilometers

Pipelines: Refined Products

35 Miles 57 Kilometers

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Telephones

553,500

Cell Phones

2,774,000

Internet Users

900,000

Internet Country Code

.kw

Internet Hosts

2,485

Broadcast Media

• state-owned TV broadcaster operates 4 networks and a satellite channel
• several private TV broadcasters have emerged since 2003
• satellite TV available with pan-Arab TV stations especially popular
• state-owned Radio Kuwait broadcasts on a number of channels in Arabic and English
• first private radio station emerged in 2005
• transmissions of at least 2 international radio broadcasters are available

Telephone System

• assessment: the quality of service is excellent
• domestic: new telephone exchanges provide a large capacity for new subscribers; trunk traffic is carried by microwave radio relay, coaxial cable, and open-wire and fiber-optic cable; a mobile-cellular telephone system operates throughout Kuwait, and the country is well supplied with pay telephones
• international: country code - 965; linked to international submarine cable Fiber-Optic Link Around the Globe (FLAG); linked to Bahrain, Qatar, UAE via the Fiber-Optic Gulf (FOG) cable; coaxial cable and microwave radio relay to Saudi Arabia; satellite earth stations - 6 (3 Intelsat - 1 Atlantic Ocean and 2 Indian Ocean, 1 Inmarsat - Atlantic Ocean, and 2 Arabsat)

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Electricity Consumption- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

40,210,000,000

Electricity Production- Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

45,830,000,000

Natural Gas Consumption - Kilowatt Hours (kWh)

14,220,000,000

Natural Gas Imports- Cubic Meters (cu m)

688,000,000

Natural Gas Production- Cubic Meters (cu m)

13,530,000,000

Natural Gas Reserves- Cubic Meters (cu m)

17,980,000,000,000

Oil Consumption- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

339,000

Oil Exports- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

1,395,000

Oil Production- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

2,418,000

Oil Reserves- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day)

104,000,000,000

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Anthem Lyrics English

After the proclamation of Kuwait’ s independence, the Kuwaiti National Anthem was written by the poet Ahmad Meshary Al-Adwani, and was broadcast for the first time on February 25, 1978.

The music was composed by Ibrahim Al-Soula and arranged by Ahmad Ali.

The Amiri Salute was composed by Yusuf Adees in 1951, and was used until February, 1978.

Kuwait, My Country, May you be safe and glorious!

May you always enjoy good fortune!

You are the cradle of my ancestors, who have distinguished themselves in this world, and immortalized themselves with their heroic deeds and martyrdom, and are to be found like stars shining in Paradise.

Kuwait, My Country, May you be safe and glorious!

May you always enjoy good fortune!

Kuwait, My Country, May you be blessed as our happy homeland, and may you ever stand defended by free countrymen who have built our noble life with the most generous hands.

Kuwait, My Country, May you be safe and glorious!

May you always enjoy good fortune!

We vow to defend you, with Divine Law as our witness, and truth and rightness as our guide, and with our reliable, generous and trustworthy Amir as our leader to prosperity and glory.

Kuwait, My Country, May you be safe and glorious!

May you always enjoy good fortune!