Kuwait Economy and Way of Life before & after the Discovery of Oil

1. Kuwait Economy and Way of Life before & after the Discovery of Oil By FajerAlAbdelrazaq and Ala’aAlMulla Kuwait University ELU-Science College English 090/60 Kuwait-Korea Videoconference

2. Kuwait Pearl diving Pearl Diving was one of the main occupations of Kuwaiti peoplein the early days and before the oil was discovered Pearling proved to be very beneficial for the economy of Kuwait in the past Kuwait-Korea Videoconference

3. Pearl diving Pearl Diving has become an integral part of the Kuwaiti culture Pearling was a major source of wealth Moreover, the Kuwait pearl diving reflects an important aspect of the Kuwaiti culture (this item is the same as the first one above) Kuwait-Korea Videoconference

4. Kuwait Trading and fishing Fifty years ago Kuwait was self sufficient in marine foods and despite a 20-fold increase in population, fishing still provides 50% of the country’s seafood requirements. But stocks are being depleted through overfishing and the breeding grounds are being polluted by increased sediment due to marsh-draining in southern Iraq(no need for this part Group 3 might talk about it) Kuwaitis used to travel to the harbors of the Gulf and the Indian Ocean to transport goods and conduct trade, which was known as traveling.(give examples of some goods) Kuwait-Korea Videoconference

5. Kuwait Trading and fishing Kuwaiti merchants would sail to distant locations in locally built sailing dhows. Many were involved in pearl diving, boat building and general trading. Fishing provided an essential food for the locals. (please add names of some famous dhows) Kuwait-Korea Videoconference