Gay American Going to Kuwait...advice please

So in a few short months I shall move to Kuwait. Will be there at least a year. I'm 25, and gay. So I've read some stories about how difficult it is to be gay in the Middle East. I'm only human,and will want to date. Heck since I'll be in Kuwait like to date Kuwaiti as I find them attractive. Nervous about finding friends there, and dating. Now I am not what you would call flamboyant or anything, but often in USA because I'm small people assume I'm gay. Any advice from any gay people who have lived in Kuwait and rest of Middle East...would be most welcome...