BusyNow brought this to my attention, it seems Aramex Shop and Ship are now shipping packages straight to Kuwait from New York. Check this, no UAE:
Location Date Comments
KUWAIT 8/23/2005 Shipment held for consignee pickup
KUWAIT 8/23/2005 Shipment received at operations facility
UNITED STATES 8/20/2005 Shipment manifested for forwarding
UNITED STATES 8/20/2005 Full airwaybill entry
UNITED STATES 8/19/2005 Shipment record created