Kuwait

Geographic Disparities in Stress Levels during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Kuwait

Papers in Applied Geography This article investigates the geographic disparities in stress levels among residents in Kuwait’s urban area during the COVID-19 pandemic using a geographic information system. Journal Article

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Energy Demand in the State of Kuwait During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Technical, Economic, and Environmental Perspectives

Energies This article reports on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the electricity peak load and power generation in the State of Kuwait during the partial and full curfews imposed in March, April, and May 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal Article

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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Handling Challenges in Kuwait

Sci This paper discusses the methods and procedures applied by Kuwait to control the COVID-19 pandemic, and how effective they have been. Journal Article

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COVID-19 Stressors on Migrant Workers in Kuwait: Cumulative Risk Considerations

BMJ Global Health This article reports on the condition of migrant workers after being exposed to additional stressors of COVID-19 and related responses. It provides a comprehensive risk assessment framework for migrant workers living in Kuwait. Journal Article

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Emergency Resilience in Kuwait: COVID-19 Trends and Opportunities

Palladium This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 on society and the economy in Kuwait. Article

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Spatiotemporal Dynamics of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the State of Kuwait

International Journal of Infectious Diseases This paper discusses a study exploring the temporal and spatiotemporal dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kuwait using daily confirmed case data collected between 23 February and 07 May 2020. Journal Article

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For Foreign Workers, COVID-19 Turns Kuwait ‘Paradise’ into Hell

ImpACT International This article reports on the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on foreign workers in Kuwait. Article

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UN Kuwait Risk Mitigation and Recovery Plan under COVID-19

UNSDG This report presents the Risk Mitigation and Recovery Plan under COVID-19 (RMRP), a joint effort by UNCT to support Kuwaiti Stakeholders respond to the socio-economic consequences of the pandemic. Report

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The Coronavirus in Kuwait: An Agent of Reform?

Carnegie Middle East Center This article reports on strategies and policy recommendations the Kuwaiti government could adopt to ensure the sustainability of the government’s current status as well as to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Article

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UNDP Kuwait Response to Covid-19

UNDP This article details UNDP’s plan to tackle the implications of COVID-19 on national development, migrant workers, and gender-related dimensions in Kuwait. Article

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