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Area : 17,818
sq km (6880 sq miles).
Population : 2,335,648 (official
estimate 2005).
Language : Arabic is the official
language; however, English is widely spoken.
Currency
The unit of currency is the Kuwait Dinar (KD): KD1
= 1,000 fils. The denominations of bank notes are:
KD20, 10, 5, 1, 0.500 and 0.250; those of coins
are 100 fils, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1. KD1 is equal
to approximately US$3.3.
Time : GMT + 3.
| USA |
UK |
Sweden |
Norway |
Switzerland |
| France |
Italy |
Denmark |
Portugal |
Malaysia |
| Germany |
Canada |
Ireland |
Greece |
South Korea |
| Australia |
New Zealand |
Finland |
Spain |
Austria |
| Japan |
Netherlands |
Monaco |
Vatican |
Hong Kong |
| Belgium |
Luxembourg |
Iceland |
Andorra |
China |
| San Marino |
Brunei |
Singapore |
Liechtenstein |
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Other nationalities can obtain visas through Kuwait
Airways offices as the airline has an online facility
to process the visa through the Ministry of Interior,
or through International Hotel Chains in Kuwait.
Suggested Hotel Accommodation: |
Courtyard
Marriott (4 Star) Brand new fully
furnished hotel opened in 2004. Specifically
designed with the business traveler in mind
and equipped with the latest technology and
high speed connectivity.
Single Room Rate: 170 USD/Night
Double Room Rate:204 USD/Night
Contact Person: Mr. Mohamed El Mekashaty
E-mail:saleskuwait@marriotthotels.com
Tel: 965-2997000 Fax: 965 2997041
Mobile: 965-9370219 |
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Holiday
Inn(4 Star) Downtown Kuwait City,
is close to the financial and business district.
Adjacent to the magnificent Arabian Gulf Shore.
Single Room rate 136 USD/Night
Double Room Rate 170 USD/Night
Contact Person: Mr. Ramy Rabie
E-mail: ramy.rabie@hidtkuwait.com
Tel: 965-841000 Fax:965-2329051
Mobile: 965-7392492
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rates are subject to 15% service charge. |
International
Airport
Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is 16 km south
of Kuwait City. Airport to kuwait city travel distance
20 minutes.All major car firms are represented at
the airport. The cost of a taxi from the airport
to Kuwait city is around (5-7 KD).
Visas:
Passport holders
of most western nations (Incl. U.S. Citizens) can
obtain a tourist visa upon arrival at Kuwait airport.
Please check with the hotel about documents required
to process your visa.
Contact Us: Mira Williams, Event
Coordinator. Email: mira@gfc.com.kw Tel.: (965)
7465065 - Fax: (965) 2449167
Organizers: Gulf Franchising Company
- Kuwait. Tel.: (965) 2405927 - Fax: (965) 2449167
- www.gfc.com.kw
Transport:
Taxis and buses run 24 hours a day. Although certain
taxi fares are fixed, they are generally negotiable.
As a visitor you can drive a vehicle with an international
driving licence.
Electricity:
220 volts AC, 50Hz; single phase. UK-type flat 3-pin
plugs are used. Converters are available.
Weather:
From December to February is the winter season with
temperatures ranging from 64 F to 46 F(18 C - 8
C) during day time and falling from 39 F to 41 F
(4 C - 5 C) during night time.
Shopping: Kuwait
has many elegant shopping malls with plenty of brand
name shops and branded products. You will find clothing,
watches, leather products etc., Countless food joints
are also neatly spread out in the mall regions.
Safety in Kuwait: Kuwait is a relatively
safe country and westerners are very welcomed here,
specially due to their contribution in liberating
Kuwait during the Iraqi invasion. You will find
that the consumers in Kuwait are extremely interested
in international brands, both eastern and western
ones.
Emergency Numbers:
Emergency - 777, Fire - 100 / 105,
Police - 199, International airport - 108 / 4336699,
Operator Assistance - 101, Consumer Protection -
5720252
Taxis:
Burqan Taxi - 2415500, British Taxi
- 4744333, Minimum fare 1.5 K.D.
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