Economy 2012: Overview of Kuwait’s Economy 2012
Kuwait’s national budget relies 95 percent on oil revenues, but the public and the private sector join forces to push for more diversification.
Corporate Venues in Kuwait: Kuwait Scientific Center Liked By the Corporates for Venues & Events
Aside from its scientific educational mandate, Kuwait Scientific Center is a favourite location for corporate venues, events & conferences. Mijbil Mutawa, Kuwait Scientific Center’s Chairman, talks about KSC as a great place for corporate venues & events.
Exploding Diabetes Rates in Kuwait: Kuwait Heading to a Collapse
Kuwait has the 3rd highest rate of Diabetes. About 250,000 (out of 1.2 million Kuwaitis) suffer from diabetes I or II. Dr. Kazem Behbehani, Director General of Dasman Diabetes Institute, warns about potential economic & social collapse.
The Story of Bayt Abdullah Children’s Hospice
Margaret Al-Sayer, Founding Director of Bayt Abdullah Children’s Hospice, shares her journey of building Bayt Abdullah Children’s Hospice for terminally ill children.
Burgan Bank: Restoring Profitability and Growing in the Region
Burgan Bank’s normalized operating margin in 2011 grew 15%, several times the expansion of the GDP. Thus, the bank has been able to win some market share.
Global Logistics Trends: “Emerging Markets Dominating the Trade Lines” says Agility
“Emerging markets will continue to decouple from developed economies,” admits Tarek Sultan, CEO & Managing Director of Agility.
Kuwait’s Education: Aircraft Maintenance and Maritime Maintenance at ACK
Australian College of Kuwait is one of the few institutions of higher learning that offer specialized courses in aircraft maintenance and maritime maintenance.
Kuwait: 25 Year Plan for Education
Kuwait’s 25 year plan for education has been slow to start.
Education in Kuwait: Reforms, Private Universities and Priorities
Dr. Thompson, President of American University of Kuwait (AUK), provides interesting insights into education sector in Kuwait. He believes that Kuwait is on a right track to reform its education system.
American University of Kuwait (AUK): Liberal Arts University in Kuwait
American University of Kuwait (AUK) is one of the few institutions providing education based on the liberal arts model in Kuwait.