Kuwait City

Kuwait City or Al Kuwait, the capital of Kuwait is the political, economic and cultural nerve center of Kuwait. Kuwait City with a population of over 151,000 is spread over an area of approximately 200 sq. kilometers. The capital city of Kuwait on the banks of the Persian Gulf was founded in 1756 by members of the 'Anizah' tribe from Central Asia.

Political Importance of Kuwait City The Al-Sabah family, which rules the Emirates of Kuwait, is residents of Kuwait City since the 18th century. The present chief of state is Amir Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah. Kuwait City houses the 'Majlis Al-Umma' or Kuwait National Assembly. The Assembly or Parliament is headed by Prime Minister Nasir Muhammad al-Ahmad al-Sabah.

Kuwait City also houses the Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, and the Old Court Building. The embassies of Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, South Africa, United Kingdom and Unites States of America are located in Kuwait City.
Economic and Commercial Significance of Kuwait City Kuwait City is the commercial and economic center of this Emirate country. Kuwait International Airport is situated at a distance of 16 km from Kuwait City. All major international airlines operate through this airport. Mina al-Ahmadi is the Kuwait City port located on the Persian Gulf.

Arab Organization Headquarters, Central Bank of Kuwait, Ain Baghze Housing Development, Al-Sharq Waterfront Development, Kuwait City Waterfront Development and Kuwait Fund for Arab Development, Kuwait Stock Exchange, National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, GCC Conference Center are all located in Kuwait City. Tourist Attractions of Kuwait City Kuwait City attracts thousands of tourists every year. The main tourist and cultural attractions include Kuwait National Museum, Kuwait state Mosque, Scientific Center, Le Notre Restaurant, Kuwait Conference Center Landscaped Garden and Al-Sharq Waterfront and so on.