American University of the Middle East
250 Street
Kuwait

Delegates are responsible for reserving and covering the cost of accommodation for the duration of their stay.

We recommend staying at the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa as this is the main event hotel. If you do not wish to stay here, below you will find a map through which you can easily browse for other hotels and private accommodation. You can hover over an accommodation option to view travel times and distances to AUM.

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa, Kuwait

Messilah Area, Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate, Block 1
 Al Taawun Street, 13036

فندق ومنتجع جميرا شاطئ المسيلة، الكويت
منطقة المسيلة، محافظة مبارك الكبير، قطعة 1، شارع التعاون، 13036

A shuttle bus will be provided between the hotel and event venue(s). We have also secured a special discounted rate for our delegates, please book your stay by 24 October to benefit.

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THE and AUM cannot accept any responsibility for visa applications. Where a delegate is unable to attend because of failure to obtain a visa on time, the normal cancellation policy will apply.

We recommend having travel insurance for the duration of your visit. Please contact your travel agent for further details.

Visa-free entry

GCC citizens (Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE) do not require a visa or permit to enter Kuwait. They will need to show their GCC country passport or valid civil ID card upon entering Kuwait.

E-visa applications

GCC residents and delegates who hold passports from countries eligible for an e-visa can apply for an e-visa through a simplified online process. The e-visa can take up to a few working days to be issued and allows entry to Kuwait within a month of the issue date, therefore we advise that delegates apply for their e-visa during the first week of November.

Please note that for e-visa applications your passport or GCC residency must be valid for at least six months after you enter Kuwait.

Manual visa applications

Delegates with passports that are not eligible for an e-visa can arrange a visa through AUM, our host partner. Please email a scan/photo of your passport and academic degree by email to events@timeshighereducation.com and we will arrange your visa.

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Invitation letters are not required for visa applications, however if you require an invitation letter for internal purposes (e.g. for approval from your organisation to travel) please send an email to events@timeshighereducation.com.

Delegates are responsible for their travel arrangements and travel costs to and from Kuwait.

Kuwait is served by Kuwait International Airport (KWI), which consists of five passenger terminals. Taxis are available at all terminals to provide easy transport to your hotel or to the event venue.

Kuwait lifted its Covid-19 entry restrictions on 1 May 2022. The international travel policy has now returned to normal and all travellers can now visit Kuwait regardless of their vaccination status or country of departure. The standard entry requirements and visa policy now apply.

Area: 17,820 km²

Population: 4.3 million (2021 estimate)

Head of state: His Highness the Amir Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

Languages: Arabic (Kuwaiti dialect), but English is commonly used and also taught as a first language in private schools and a second language in government schools

Climate: Winters (December–February) are cool with limited rain. Springs (February–May) are cool and pleasant. Summers (June–November) are hot and humid with very little rain.

Known for its large professional expatriate community which accounts for up to 70% of the population, Kuwait is a cosmopolitan city in continuous transformation.

It has a beautiful coastline, remarkable architecture and an abundance of cultural and historical landmarks. The country mixes traditional culture with an advanced, innovative, modern-day society. It has large skyscrapers and a wide variety of museums and scientific and cultural centres.

The adult literacy rate is 96%, and Kuwait is actively working towards an inclusive education to provide opportunities for all children, irrespective of social class or disabilities.

Food is an integral part of life in Kuwait. Tradition is followed by offering sumptuous varieties of Middle Eastern, Asian and Western food.

Places to visit include:

• Souk Al-Mubarakiya
• Grand Mosque
• Kuwait National Museum
• Sadu House
• Bait Al-Othman Museum
• Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Centre
• The Avenues shopping mall