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  "_license": "CC BY 4.0 — attribute SKETCH.WORLD (https://sketch.world) and link back if you use this data.",
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      "title": "Restricted photography",
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    "summary": "Travelers consistently describe Kuwait as safe but boring. There are no reports of violent crime or specific street scams targeting visitors in the provided discussions. The primary concerns for travelers center on cultural adjustments rather than physical danger. Photography is restricted in many public locations, so keep your camera tucked away to avoid trouble. While the lack of alcohol is a reality, the country remains secure for business travelers. Focus on respecting local norms, especially during Ramadan, and ignore the alarmist headlines from home; your biggest risk is likely just boredom rather than any actual threat to your personal safety.",
    "quotes": [
      {
        "text": "The impression I've been getting online is safe but boring, plus no booze of course.",
        "sub": "r/travel",
        "url": "https://old.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/3zng2x/work_trip_to_kuwait_travel_tipssafety/"
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      {
        "text": "Also what are the rules on photography? I've heard it is prohibited is most public locations",
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        "url": "https://old.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/678uyv/inexperienced_international_traveler_here_heading/"
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        "text": "Kuwait, by and large, is a very safe country to visit."
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        "text": "Emergency telephone number (police, fire, ambulance) is 112."
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        "text": "Middle Eastern situation and terrorism threat: \nKuwait is a Gulf State and may be affected during times of heightened tensions in the Middle East, and there is often a heightened risk when travelling to or being within Kuwait, during times of crisis."
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      {
        "text": "Terrorist attacks have been threatened on Gulf countries and cannot be ruled out, especially threats to carry out attacks on Western interests."
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        "label": "Extreme weather",
        "text": "Perhaps the biggest danger in Kuwait is the hot climate. Be sure to hydrate often when walking out during the day, and wear appropriate clothing to deal with the heat."
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        "label": "Crime",
        "text": "The crime threat in Kuwait is assessed as low."
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        "text": "Public health is entirely supported by the government at local clinics and hospitals, with a KD 5 fee paid by foreigners visiting Kuwait and KD 1 for expats with a resident visa, or a visitor's visa."
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        "text": "Tap water is drinkable, although most of it is desalinated and not particularly tasty, and in summertime, you may have a hard time telling apart the hot and cold taps."
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  "whatChanged": "Kuwait holds a 54/100 think-twice score due to US and Canadian travel warnings, though the UK disagrees by two levels. Watch for the global measles notice while you navigate these conflicting government advisories.",
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    "summary": "Male illegal Penalty: Fines or up to 6-year prison sentence. Yes Female always legal",
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