Embassy of Kuwait in Singapore; address Singapore; phone +6568049550. Head of mission: Mr. Ahmad A N A Alshuraim.
Head of mission: Mr. Ahmad A N A Alshuraim, Ambassador (as of 2023)
Kuwait offers a distinctive blend of tourism experiences, highlighting its significance in global affairs. Although it attracts fewer tourists than neighboring countries, it boasts high spending per visitor, appealing to affluent travelers who prefer luxury experiences. With around 800,000 Singaporeans traveling abroad annually, there is potential interest among some of them in visiting Kuwait.
Kuwait is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, ranking 25th out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index. However, it is not as safe as Singapore, which ranks 5th. In terms of crime statistics, Kuwait has a murder rate of 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to Singapore's exceptionally low rate of 0.1. Additionally, female murder rates in Kuwait are notably higher at 1.1 per 100,000, while Singapore's rate is 0.1. The Global Organized Crime Index indicates that Kuwait faces challenges with organized crime, scoring higher than Singapore in various categories, such as crime networks (Kuwait: 6.0, Singapore: 3.5) and human trafficking (Kuwait: 8.0, Singapore: 5.5). Overall, while Kuwait is relatively safe, tourists from Singapore should remain aware of their surroundings and exercise standard safety precautions.