Kuwait amongst many other Gulf countries, has a well-established expat teaching community. It offers a wide range of private and international schools. Kuwait has a long history of hiring expatriate teachers and offers a stable job market, tax-free salaries, and a strong network of international schools. Kuwait City is the capital and main location for nearly all teaching jobs. Some other surrounding areas include, Salmiya, Hawalli, and Farwaniya where many schools and expats live and work.