Another program of research in Kuwait (see Al Naser, Ridha, & Figley, 2005) is investigating the phenomenon of "al raha." It is Arabic for "personal comfort" or well being. After developing a measure that was indigenous to the culture of Kuwait ( Ridha, Al Naser, & Figley, 2008) the research team completed a national survey of household randomly selected from census data. The initial findings were presented at an international conference in Kuwait in May, 2007 and at the American Psychological Association in August, 2007. The final results are being reported for publication in the near future.