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Saudi King, Crown Prince Congratulate Kuwaiti Emir on National Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulation to the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on the anniversary of his country's National Day. In his cable, King Salman expressed his sincerest congratulation to the Emir, and wished…

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Oman’s Abraj Signs Oil Drilling and Extraction Deal with Chevron, Kuwait Gulf Oil Company

Oman's Abraj Energy Services said on Saturday it had signed a five-year "strategic partnership deal" with Kuwait Gulf Oil Company and Saudi Arabian Chevron to extract and drill for oil in Kuwait. The deal will see Abraj build three drilling platforms in the Wafra oilfield in Kuwait, the company said…

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Kuwait Celebrates 62nd National Day, 32nd Liberation Anniversary

Kuwait is celebrating on Saturday its 62nd National Day and the 32nd anniversary of liberation, an occasion during which the emirate reaffirms its achievements throughout its six decades of independence, and the economic and political position it holds in the Gulf, Arab and international map. The National Day commemorates the…

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Saudi Hawks Team Arrives in Kuwait to Participate in National Celebrations

Planes of the Saudi Hawks Aerobatic Team arrived in Kuwait on Thursday to participate in the celebrations of Kuwait’s National Day. In a press statement, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense said that the Saudi Hawks will perform aerobatic display, along with Kuwait Air Force planes by flying over Kuwait Towers…

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Arab Leaders Congratulate King Salman on Founding Day

Arab leaders congratulated on Tuesday Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz on the occasion of the Kingdom’s Founding Day, which falls on Wednesday. Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah sent a cable to King Salman, praising the Kingdom’s accomplishments that have strengthened its…

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Kuwait foreign minister sees progress on maritime border with Iraq

Kuwait and Iraq will hold a round of legal and technical talks on Sunday as they look to bring an end to a maritime border dispute, which if resolved would spur economic development between the states, Kuwait's foreign minister said on Saturday.

Reuters

Sisi: We Overcame Challenges in 2011 with Support from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stressed on Monday that his country passed a difficult period from 2011 to 2013 due to the decline in the cash reserves that were exhausted from importing fuel products. He thanked Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait for aiding Egypt in overcoming the…

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Saudi Invites Kuwaitis to Seize Giant Qualitative Investment Opportunities

Encouraging Kuwaiti investors to take advantage of investment opportunities and major qualitative projects in Saudi Arabia, Investment Minister Khaled Al-Falih affirmed that investment policies in the Kingdom require treating all Gulf investors as Saudis. Al-Falih pointed to Kuwait being one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent trade partners. Witnessing a growth…

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Saudi Forum to Attract Kuwaiti Investments

''Invest in Saudi Arabia Forum'' will kick off Monday in Kuwait within the framework of Saudi Investment Minister Khaled al-Falih's visit to the country. Several ministers and officials, public entities, significant companies, and representatives of the private sector from both countries are expected to attend the forum. The forum aims…

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Kuwait plans reform to aid through economic development fund

Kuwait intends to reconsider its policy of providing aid to Arab and developing countries through the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, its foreign minister said on Thursday.

Reuters

GCCIA Signs Contracts for Iraq Interconnection Project

The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) signed five contracts worth $220 million with the companies implementing the electricity interconnection project between the Gulf states and Iraq. The Authority will construct lines of 295 km from the al-Wafra station in Kuwait to the al-Faw station in southern Iraq to transfer…

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Saudi FM, Kuwait Crown Prince Discuss Bilateral Ties

Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah received in Kuwait on Sunday Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Prince Faisal and an accompanying delegation are on an official visit to Kuwait. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said talks between the officials tackled the unique bilateral relations…

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You to The Exchange: the seven best shows to stream this week

The absurdly entertaining serial killer show returns with Penn Badgley on the run in London, while a strong feminist take on 1980s Kuwait sees two pioneering women tackle the patriarchy

The Guardian - UK

Doctor who cared for Kuwaiti royal family wins race case after London embassy sacking

Dr Lyazid Fenniche played ‘important role’ in safeguarding health of Kuwaiti royals and ministers

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For now my goal is to only play singles: Prajnesh Gunneswaran after winning Kuwait title

PUNE: It may have been a low-profile event by his own standards, but coming as it does after a season in which he struggled with a persistent wrist injury among other health issues, the $25,000 ITF singles title in Kuwait on Sunday means a lot to Prajnesh Gunneswaran.

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Kuwait’s Al-Budaiwi Appointed as GCC’s 7th Secretary-General

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) announced the appointment of Jassim Al-Budaiwi, Kuwait’s ambassador to Washington, as the new Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, as of Feb.

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Gulf, Arab Countries Slam Attack on Azerbaijan’s Embassy in Tehran

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Thursday the attack on Azerbaijan’s embassy in the Iranian capital Tehran. The Foreign Ministry expressed the Kingdom’s solidarity with Azerbaijan and its people, calling for respecting diplomatic missions and the punishment of the perpetrators. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf slammed the attack,…

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Kuwait Government Resignation Accepted via Emiri Decree

The resignation of Kuwait's government was accepted on Thursday in an Emiri decree, state news agency KUNA reported. Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf al-Sabah on Monday submitted the resignation of his cabinet to Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah.

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Qatar, Kuwait Strongly Condemn Tearing of Holy Quran by Extremist in Netherlands

Qatar strongly condemned on Tuesday the tearing of a copy of the Holy Quran by an extremist in The Hague, Netherlands. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that such acts provoke the feelings of more than two billion Muslims around the world. It warned against allowing such…

The Times of India

Heavy fog engulfs Kuwait city

Aerial view shows the top of al-Hamra tower through heavy fog obscuring the rest of the skyline of Kuwait City.

The Independent UK

Kuwait's government resigns amid struggle with assembly

Kuwait’s government has resigned amid a power struggle with the Arab Gulf country’s assembly

Reuters

Kuwait PM submits resignation of cabinet -state news agency

Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf al-Sabah on Monday submitted the resignation of his cabinet to Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, who has taken over most of the ruling emir's duties, the state news agency KUNA reported.

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Kuwait: Emiri Pardon Paves Way for Resolving Outstanding Issues

Speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly Ahmed Al-Saadoun hailed a pardon issued by Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah for a number of Kuwaiti figures, who were either under arrest or living abroad. On Tuesday, the Council of Ministers issued a statement pertaining to Decree No.

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Saudi Leadership Condoles Emir of Kuwait on Death of Sheikh Fawaz Al Sabah

The Saudi leadership offered its condolences on Monday to Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah over the death of Sheikh Fawaz Duaij Al-Salman Al-Homoud Al Sabah. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent…

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King Salman Receives Written Message from Kuwait Crown Prince

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Sunday a written message from Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah. The message covered the strong bilateral relations that bind their countries and peoples and way to bolster and develop them in all fields. The…

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