Kuwait, a constitutional monarchy in West Asia possesses vast oil reserves and its petroleum based economy has made it one of the wealthiest nations in the world. In recent years the government of the country has sought to limit the country’s traditional dependence on petroleum to drive its economy, seeking to develop Kuwait into a dynamic trading and tourism centre. Kuwait is considered to be a very safe country with a negligible crime rate. It also ranks highly in sectors such as education, scoring high marks in the area amongst Arab countries.

Kuwait International Airport, the principal airport of the nation of Kuwait has the distinction of being one of the world’s most modern airports. Taking advantage of an array of state of the art technologies and equipment, the airport handles no less than 5 million travellers each year. Kuwait International Airport is capable of accommodating the world’s largest airliners. Additionally the airport’s cargo terminal, among the most modern in the Gulf region, has the capability to handle up to seven freighters at a time.

The airport boasts a well equipped expansive terminal building providing passengers with the exceptional standards in efficiency, comfort and convenience that one would expect in a nation as affluent as Kuwait.

The airport was the site of major battles in the Gulf War, with American forces attacking Iraqi positions controlling the airport. In a major battle American Marines overwhelmed Iraqi forces occupying the airport, which marked the end of major Iraqi resistance in the battle for Kuwait.

When selecting hotels near Kuwait International Airport, the obvious choice is the Al-Jahra Copthorne Hotel and Resort Kuwait. This convenient accommodation offers well furnished rooms and gracious hospitality making it a suitable destination for the traveller to Kuwait.