ABSTRACT
The Kuwait, with almost all the population centered in or nearby its capital, Kuwait City, was founded in the early part of the eighteenth century by two branches of the Anazah tribe of the Arabian peninsula. While the Kuwaitis cherish many desert traditions and values, it is most critical to keep in mind the relatively urban and highly developed mercantile attitude which sets them apart from the Saudis and, to a lesser degree, the Iraqis. At the head of the Arabian/Persian Gulf lies the small country of Kuwait, known to millions worldwide. Traditionally, the government of Kuwait has been a very open and accessible one to its citizens. The ingrained specialities of the Kuwaitis are hard to overcome. For example, Kuwaitis more easily undertake trading and commercial ventures than large-scale or heavy industries. In dealing with Kuwaitis, it is important to understand their history which so heavily influences their business and economic attitudes.
