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Kuwait: Middle Eastern Oil-rich Country with Modern Islamic Values
Kuwait is considered to be the part of an early Mesopotamian Civilisation. In 1756 it became an autonomous sheikdom. Abd Rahim of the al-Sabah became the first sheik, and his descendants continue to rule Kuwait till today. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries Kuwait became the part of Ottoman Empire. In 1897 Kuwait became the part of British after threat of occupation by Turks. In 1961, Britain ended the protectorate and declared Kuwait an independent nation. Soon afterward the Arab League sent in troops, replacing the British. Iraq invaded Kuwait in August 1990 and set up a pro-Iraqi provisional government. Coalitions of Arab and Western military forces compelled Iraqi troops to leave Kuwait in mere four days. This ended the Persian Gulf War and established independent government in Kuwait.
Kuwait Profile: Overview of Facts and Figures
Geographical Information on Kuwait:
Iraq is located in the Northeast corner of the Arabian Peninsula. It is one of the smallest countries in the world in terms of land area. Kuwait is bordered by the Persian Gulf and lies between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. It is the only country in the world that has no natural lake or water reservoir.
Kuwait enjoys an arid continental climate with extremely hot and dry weather and high temperatures during daytime and summer seasons lasts from April to September, while the winter season lasts from November to February with some precipitation.
Culture, Cuisine and Tradition of Kuwait:
Kuwait cultural heritage derives from its deep-rooted historical legacy. The beliefs and faiths of traditional culture are embedded in Kuwait’s’ social rites that include traditional Kuwaiti food, sports, and family life. The strong relation with Western nations provides cosmopolitan aspects to Iraqi culture. Kuwait is considered as one of the Arab’s most modernized nations in terms of individual rights.
The Kuwaiti cuisine resembles Kuwait’s poly-ethnic diversity. The ancient trade routes introduced spices to the Kuwaiti cuisine. There is a vast range of foodstuff that is available in Kuwait ranging from seafood, meat from lamb and chicken, to the various types of seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Tourist Attractions of Kuwait:
The tourists flock to Kuwait due to its architectural wonders that reflect modern as well as traditional Arabic styles. The cosmopolitan societal structure provides flexibility to the foreign tourists.
The Liberation Tower in Kuwait represents the Kuwaiti liberation from the Iraqi invasion. It is the 21st tallest tower in the world. Kuwait Towers consist of three separate towers and it is the famous landmark of the city. The mosques and cathedrals are some famous sightseeing places in Kuwait. The decoration of these mosques and churches displays intricate design of traditional and contemporary architecture. Some of the sites are Grand Mosque in Kuwait, and Our Lady of Arabia Church.
Major Sight-seeing Places in Kuwait include:
Panaji, May 21 (IANS) A land record portal developed by the Goa government has won an international award for making e-governance concepts people-friendly and accessible, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said Tuesday.
Washington, May 16 (ANI): A US judge has warned Osama bin Laden's son-in-law that a lawyer he hired to represent him on charges he conspired to kill Americans could end up in prison himself.
Kuwait City, May 14 (IANS/WAM) Kuwait will Tuesday celebrate the golden jubilee of its membership with the UN.
Dubai, May 13 (IANS) Nearly half of over $61 billion sent by expatriates in the Gulf countries in 2012 went to India, according to new data.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna's D.K.'s "Go Goa Gone" has got a clearance certificate from the Goa government, but the movie hasn't got a green signal in Kuwait and Nepal.
Rome, May 7 (IANS/AKI) Italy's oil and gas company Eni said it has made a new gas discovery in southern Pakistan that should ease the acute gas shortage for industry and transport in the South Asian country.
Islamabad, May 6 (IANS) Pakistan ended a 14-year drought as its top player Aamir Atlas won the 17th Asian Individual Men's Squash Championship by defeating Abdullah Al Muzayen of Kuwait here.
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Over 6,500 Indian nationals are jailed in foreign countries, with a majority of them in the Gulf countries of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, the answer to a Right to Information (RTI) application has revealed.
Islamabad, April 25 (IANS) Pakistani squash players have vowed to win the title at the 17th Asian Championships to be held here next month.
Moscow, April 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Iran's first nuclear power plant in Bushehr was not affected by the devastating earthquake that hit the country Tuesday, Russia's federal atomic agency Rosatom said.
Tehran, April 16 (IANS) At least 40 people were killed when a powerful quake shook Iran Tuesday, a week after 32 people were left dead and 850 wounded in a temblor in Bushehr province which is home to Iran's nuclear plant.
Abu Dhabi, April 14 (IANS/WAM) A refugee camp funded by the UAE will offer safety and stability to people fleeing the violence in Syria, a daily said.
Kochi, April 12 (IANS) Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services announced Friday that the BBK Geojit Securities KSC, a joint venture of the company in Kuwait with Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, will be operational next month.
Sydney, Apr. 5 (ANI): Iceland has been named the most welcoming holiday destination in the world, a new study has found
New Delhi, Apr 5 (ANI): India and Azerbaijan have signed a treaty on legal and judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters.
Kuwait, April 2 (IANS/WAM) Maldivian President Mohammad Waheed arrived here Monday on a three-day visit, accompanied by a delegation of state officials.
Tehran, March 27 (IANS) Iran and Kuwait drew 1-1 in Group B of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Themes, colours, drapes, fabrics and even collection titles - the just-concluded edition of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW) here, was all about India and its rich, colourful tradition and heritage. Not surprisingly, the ratio of national and international buyers was uneven.
Sydney, Mar. 14 (ANI): Pakistan has been named as one of the least-friendly nations for tourists, according to a World Economic Forum report.
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) India and Kuwait Monday discussed opportunities for Kuwaiti investment in refineries in India and also matters relating to the welfare of the large Indian diaspora in Kuwait.
New Delhi, Mar. 11 (ANI): India and Kuwait today resolved to expedite discussions for promoting joint venture projects in various areas of oil and gas sector, including those in the upstream and downstream activities.
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) India and Kuwait agreed Monday to expedite discussions for finalizing joint venture projects both upstream and downstream in the oil and gas sector.
New Delhi, Mar. 10 (ANI): The Minister of Amiri Dewan Affairs of the State of Kuwait, Shaikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, is paying a three-day visit to India beginning today.
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) After the visit of a large Saudi business delegation, a Kuwaiti business delegation is now headed here to explore possibilities of diversifying trade ties with India and encourage Indian companies to bid for gas and construct hospitals, schools and other infrastructure projects in the emirate.
Abu Dhabi, March 6 (IANS/WAM) The Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013, showcasing the latest products and services in the aviation industry, has begun at the Al Bateen Executive Airport.
Aligarh, March 3 (IANS) Noted Malaysian magician Andrew Lee Sunday said India was like a second home for him because of the "love and affection" he has received from the people here.
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 2 (IANS) The Saudi Arabian administration is set to recruit 500 Muslim women nurses from Kerala to work in hospitals in and around Mecca and Madina.
Nairobi, Feb 27 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has given a call for a collective regional action to address sand and dust storms.
Manama, Feb 25 (ANI): Kuwait's health ministry is going to reject a proposal, which says hospital services in the morning should be devoted only to Kuwaiti nationals.
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) India's top paddler Sharath Kamal had to dig deep for a 4-2 win against Hampus Soderlund of Sweden in the opening round of the ITTF Kuwait Open Super Series in Kuwait City Sunday.
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) As the West reels under financial crisis, Kuwait and other Gulf nations have urged India to play an active and important role in transforming the Asian continent into an Asian Union.
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Tehran, Feb 7 (IANS) Iran beat Lebanon 5-0 in Group B of the 2015 Asian Cup football qualifier.
Kochi, Feb 5 (IANS) India captain Sunil Chhetri said the transition from club to international football will be crucial as his team takes on Palestine in a friendly here Wednesday.
Mumbai, Jan 30 (IANS) As part of its turnaround plan, Air India will hive off two of its subsidiaries from Friday, an official said here Wednesday.
Kuwait City, Jan 30 (IANS) India Wednesday pledged a donation of $2.5 million as humanitarian assistance for over two million Syrians displaced by the ongoing conflict in the country.
Kuwait City, Jan 29 (IANS) India along with 54 other countries are taking part in a UN-sponsored conference here Wednesday to raise $1.5 billion to save millions hit by Syria's bloody civil war.
New Delhi, Jan. 29 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs E. Ahamed will be participating in the 'High-level International Humanitarian Pledging Conference for Syria' to be held in Kuwait on January 30.
Abu Dhabi, Jan 23 (IANS/WAM) United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered for sending a medical aircraft to airlift an Emirati citizen, being treated at a Kuwaiti hospital following a heart stroke.
New Delhi, Jan.23 (ANI): World Consulting and Research Corporation (WCRC) has declared the genesis of Asia's most promising brands and leaders for fiscal 2012-13.
Bangalore, Jan 20 (IANS) Nigel Richards of New Zealand Sunday won the first prize of Rs.250,000 in the ninth international Scrabble tournament, conducted by integrated technology firm iGate Corporation in association with Bangalore Scrabble Club here.
Manama, Jan. 15 (ANI): Women empowerment in Kuwait has been given a major boost after the justice ministry accepted applications from women for the position of prosecutors.
Kochi, Jan 9 (IANS) Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi Wednesday announced the winners of the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Divas awards, to be given away here later in the day by President Pranab Mukherjee.
Mangalore (Karnataka), Jan 3 (IANS) India's leading private carrier Jet Airways late Thursday commenced its direct service to Dubai from this port city providing connectivity to the Gulf region and onward destinations in Europe and the US.
Bangalore, Dec 28 (IANS) India's premier private carrier Jet Airways will operate a daily flight from Jan 3, for six days in a week, from Mangalore in coastal Karnataka to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
London, Dec 28 (IANS) Norman Schwarzkopf, the US commander during the first Gulf War, dubbed "Operation Desert Storm", has died. He was 78.
Washington, Dec. 28 (Xinhua-ANI): Retired U.S. Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, who led the coalition forces to drive former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's army out of Kuwait in Operation Desert Storm, died at age of 78, local media reported Thursday.
Washington, Dec 28 (IANS) Retired US general Norman Schwarzkopf, who led the coalition forces to drive former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein's army out of Kuwait in Operation Desert Storm, died at age of 78, reported Xinhua citing a media report Thursday.
Washington, Dec. 28 (Xinhua-ANI): Retired U.S. Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, who led the coalition forces to drive former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's army out of Kuwait in Operation Desert Storm, died at age of 78, local media reported Thursday.
Manama, Dec. 21 (ANI): A new survey has found Saudis dominating the 'world's 50 wealthiest Arabs' list.
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) India is coordinating with its embassy in the UAE to help in the return of non-resident Indians who are without valid documents, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi told parliament Thursday.
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) account for the maximum number of Indians working in the Gulf, the government said Wednesday.
Washington, Dec 11 (ANI): US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has said intelligence reports suggests that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is not taking aggressive steps to use chemical weapons against the opposition groups trying to oust his regime.
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The sports ministry Friday has proposed to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) the seting up of an ad-hoc committee to run the affairs of the suspended Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
London, December 6 (ANI): The top ten skyscrapers of the year have been named, with a stunning New York residential block taking top spot, it has been revealed.
London, Dec. 6 (ANI): A 41-story tower inspired by a tiara worn by Princess Diana has come very close to winning the skyscraper of the year award.
London, Dec 5 (IANS) An EgyptAir flight was forced to divert after a passenger was bitten by a snake he had smuggled on board, the Daily Mail reported Wednesday.
London, Dec. 5 (ANI): An EgyptAir flight was forced to divert after a passenger was bitten by a snake he had smuggled on board.
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) India Tuesday was suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) failure to hold independent elections.
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Top athletes were quick to share over twitter their disappointment after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) suspended the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) due to government interference in its election process.
New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Top athletes were quick to share there disappointment after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) suspended the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) due to government interference.
Dubai, December 3 (ANI): Kim Kardashian, who was on a visit to the Gulf to launch a milkshake franchise, has left for her hometown following an unprecedented three-day visit to Kuwait and Bahrain.
London, Dec 3 (ANI): US Army private Bradley Manning, who has been accused of leaking a massive cache of classified US documents to WikiLeaks, had a history of suicidal thoughts, two former counselors have testified.
Washington, Dec 2 (ANI): Just hours after reality Kim Kardashian gushed about her impressions of Bahrain, riot police fired tear gas to disperse more than 50 hardline Islamic protesters denouncing her presence in the Gulf kingdom.
New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Friday condoled the demise of former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral.
New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday condoled the demise of former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral.
Inder Kumar Gujral was India's prime minister for a brief 11 months in 1997-98. But the mild-mannered, soft-spoken politician, whose personality flew against the political archetype, will be remembered primarily for his keen interest in protecting and promoting India's external interests and the eponymous Gujral Doctrine - his mantra for India's neighbourhood policy when he was external affairs minister twice in a decade.
Gurgaon, Nov. 30 (ANI): Former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral passed away at the Medanta Hospital here on Friday after a prolonged illness. He was 92.
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 30 (IANS) South Korean footballer Lee Keun Ho was named the AFC Player of the Year as his football club Ulsan Hyundai became one of the biggest winners at the AFC Annual Award gala, bagging the best player, best club and best coach awards.
Dubai, Nov 30 (ANI): Kim Kardashian was welcomed with harsh criticisms, as she arrived in Kuwait at the start of a three-day tour that will also take her to Bahrain.
Islamabad, Nov 28 (IANS) Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the flag carrier of Pakistan, will induct eight new Boeing planes in its fleet by March 2013.
London, Nov 26 (ANI): The owner of British luxury car maker Aston Martin, Kuwait's Investment Dar, has denied reports it has received competing bids for a 50 percent stake in the firm.
Moscow, Nov 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) An Israeli air strike on a media compound in the Gaza Strip has destroyed the office of Russia Today TV channel.
Islamabad, Nov 17 (ANI): Over 4,000 Pakistanis are currently held in prisons all over the Middle East with over 400 awaiting their sentences, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said.
Cairo, Nov. 15 (ANI): Porn sites may be outlawed in much of the Arab countries, but in Egypt, it still appears to attract quite a number of people.
Cairo, Nov 13 (IANS) The Arab League (AL) Monday recognised the newly-formed Syrian National Coalition for Opposition and Revolutionary Forces as the "representative of the aspirations of Syrian people", said Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani.
Washington, Nov 10 (ANI): An Iranian commander has said that Tehran took a 'decisive' action after a U.S. drone entered the nation's airspace in the Persian Gulf last week.
Dubai, Nov. 1 (ANI): The Government of Kuwait has called on Pakistan to bolster democracy in the country.
Dubai, Oct 18 (IANS/WAM) Computer sales from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to reach 13.8 billion dirhams (over $3.75 bn) this year, according to a recent study by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).
Dhaka, Oct 18 (IANS) Bangladeshi president's son Nazmul Hasan Papon has been made the new chief of that South Asian country's cricket authority.
London, Oct. 13 (ANI): The mystery behind how the United States managed to track down its long wanted terrorist, Osama bin Laden in the Abbottabad compound, has finally been revealed, in a book, "The Finish: The Killing Of Osama Bin Laden," by Mark Bowden.
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Veteran journalist, author and historian Alfred D'Cruz was honoured posthumously with the Lifetime Achievement Award for excellence in journalism by the Journalist Association of India (JAI).
New Delhi, Sep.25 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday said that all Indians who had been detained in Kuwait are safe.
Islamabad, Sept. 25 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has offered facilities at its National Cricket Academies to groom players of the associate Asian Cricket Council (ACC) member nations.
Chennai, Sep 24 (IANS) Navratna stones and gold embroidery -- Chennai Silks used all that and more to weave the 'Vivaah Patu', the most expensive silk sari in the world at Rs.40 lakh ($74,830), and entered the Guinness World Records.
Kuwait, Sept 23 (ANI): The Indian Embassy is in constant touch with the local authorities here in connection with the detention of 2500 Indian workers, who were, on Wednesday, detained by the local police for alleged visa violations, sources informed.
Tehran, Sep 21 (IANS) Akanksha Salunkhe from Goa won the Iran Junior Open, an Asian Squash Federation Super Series Silver event, at the Enghelab Sports Complex here Friday.
Manama, Sept. 16 (ANI): An Iranian lawmaker has dismissed a media report that has claimed that the country is planning an invasion of Kuwait.
Manama, Sep 16 (ANI): Kuwait's public security has warned the local male youngters against flirting or showing-off near girls' schools in the Middle-East city.
Tokyo, Sep 15 (IANS) India lost its second consecutive match in the FIBA Asia Cup basketball 84-63 against Qatar in a Group B tie here Saturday.
Khartoum, Sep 14 (IANS) Thousands of protesters stormed the embassies of Germany and Britain here in the Sudanese capital Friday in protest against an anti-Islam film, Xinhua reported.
Belgrade (Serbia), Sep 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The coach of the Kuwait national football team has come out of a coma after being shot last month.
Islamabad, Sept 4 (ANI): Pakistan does not plan to import petrol, diesel and all other petroleum products from India till 2014.
New Delhi, Sept. 2 (ANI): Indian nationals working in Malaysia complain the least about exploitation, ill-treatment and non-payment of salaries.
Kuwait City, Aug 28 (IANS/WAM) Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Tuesday discussed bilateral relations.
Belgrade, Aug 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Serbian coach of the Kuwait national football team has been shot by his neighbour and is in critical condition in hospital, Serbian newspaper Vecernje Novosti has reported.
Abu Dhabi, Aug 21 (IANS/WAM) The world's heaviest book, "This is Mohammed", is currently on display at a mall in Al Ain, the garden city near Abu Dhabi.
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Jet Airways Tuesday announced plans to enhance connectivity to the Gulf with the launch of its new Mumbai-Sharjah service, the airline's sixth daily flight to the Emirates from Mumbai.
Kozhikode, Aug 19 (IANS) It was a homecoming for 36-year-old K.V. Biju, who was held hostage in the forests of southern Philippines for over a year by the Abu Sayyaf Group, one of the most violent Islamic separatist sects in the south east Asian country.
Abu Dhabi, Aug 18 (IANS/WAM) UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent his best wishes to leaders of many countries on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
