Sun, Dust, and Wind are dangers in the desert of the Middle East and I had no briefings from the military. I had briefings on explosives, security, safety, and first aid but no briefing on dust, sun, and wind. Fortunately, my Yoga training helps and Neti Pot help.
In Kuwait, with no dangers as in combat zones, the greater enemy to overall health is the sun and dust. The local residences have known for thousands of years how to protect themselves.
Most Kuwaiti men wear a dishdasha, a floor length robe with a center robe opening which is put on over the head. The three-part headdress of the Kuwait male is also very functional. It provides shade during summer, it can be wrapped across the face during sandstorms, and its end can be twisted up like a turban if the wearer is doing manual work. Below are pictures from the Internet.
Kuwaiti women dress in western clothes, However their traditional clothing, such as the thob (a straight-sided long overdress), is still used for dancing on festive occasion. When in public many local women cover their chic western clothing with an aba, a head-to-toe silky black cloak. Some women may also wear a burga, a short black veil that covers the entire face.
All my best,
James
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