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Electricity and water services are provided by the Ministry of Electricity & Water (MEW), sometimes referred to as the Ministry of Energy (MoE). Power cuts and water shortages are very rare in Kuwait.

Electricity is 240v at 50Hz. Wall sockets are primarily of the three-pin square variety, while electrical appliances are sold with either two-pin or three-pin plugs. You may therefore need a number of adapters, resulting in your plug sockets looking a little over-laden.

Tap water is desalinated seawater mixed with about 10% brackish water to provide extra taste and minerals. It is considered safe to drink. Although the majority of kitchens have water filters fitted and most people seem to prefer bottled water.