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Foreign shoppers shun West End over 'tourist tax'

The effect was most marked among affluent visitors from Middle East countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait

Evening Standard

ADCC Middle East Open: Record-Breaking Attendance and Live-Streaming Success

The ADCC Middle East Open, held in Kuwait and live-streamed on U.F.C. Fight Pass, drew over 516 competitors from 50 countries, showcasing the growing popul...

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EAM Jaishankar visits Kuwaiti mission, condoles demise of Emir

India will always remember the contributions of Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in strengthening India-Kuwait ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday on the demise of the Kuwaiti ruler

The Hindu

Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf Laid To Rest In Low-key Ceremony

Kuwait's emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who was defence minister when Iraq invaded the oil-rich country in 1990, was laid to rest Sunday in a low-key funeral, a day after he died aged 86.

International Business Times

Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf laid to rest in private ceremony

Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah, who passed away on Saturday, has been laid to rest in a private funeral.

Al Jazeera

Petroleum Minister Puri visiting Kuwait as PM's special envoy to pay condolences over demise of Emir

“Hardeep Singh Puri, the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs, will be visiting Kuwait as the prime minister’s special envoy.”

The Hindu

Day-long State mourning in India after demise of Kuwaiti Emir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolence at the passing away of the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The Emir had ruled the oil-rich country for three years and breathed his last on December 16.

The Hindu

World reacts to the death of Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf

Many Gulf countries set aside a period of mourning for the emir’s death, while others express their condolences.

Al Jazeera

Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf Dies Aged 86

Kuwait saw a quick transition to a new emir on Saturday following the death at 86 of Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah after three years in power.

International Business Times

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International Business Times

Kuwait's Sheikh Nawaf: A Short But Tumultuous Reign

Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah served as Kuwait's emir for just three years but spent decades in top posts through the House of Sabah's tumultuous rule of the oil-rich state.

The Independent UK

Kuwait's ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, dies at age 86

Kuwait’s ruling emir, the 86-year-old Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, has died

Al Jazeera

Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf dies at 86, Sheikh Meshaal named successor

Heir Sheikh Meshaal al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, 83, replaces Sheikh Nawaf who had ruled for three years.

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Motorsport events to watch during winter break - how to watch

Most events will now be enjoying a deserved rest period over the Christmas break but events such as Asian Le Mans kicked off in early December, while the 2024 Formula E season begins mid-January, so there are plenty of events to watch.

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France 24

OPEC+ announces additional output cuts in bid to prop up volatile oil prices

Following a virtual meeting, OPEC+ members have announced additional oil supply cuts, with de facto leader Saudi Arabia saying it would extend an existing cut of one million barrels per day through to March next year. Russia pledged to slash oil exports by 500,000 barrels a day, up from 300,000,…

The Independent UK

Kuwait's ruling emir, 86, was hospitalized due to emergency health problem but is reportedly stable

The ruling emir of oil-rich Kuwait has been hospitalized “due to an emergency health problem” but later was in stable condition

Al Jazeera

Kuwaiti emir admitted to hospital, condition stable: State media

Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah taken to hospital ‘to receive necessary treatment, undergo medical exams’.

Al Jazeera

Israel-Hamas deal: What makes a truce lead to lasting peace?

With Israel and Hamas agreeing to a four-day pause in fighting, here’s a look at how truces from other wars played out.

Al Jazeera

Palestinians, supporters fly flag in emotional World Cup qualifier

Palestine’s flag was ubiquitous at the game, which was moved from the West Bank to Kuwait due to the Israel-Hamas war.

AAP

Souttar heads unconvincing Socceroos past Palestine

The Socceroos have ground their way to a tough 1-0 win over Palestine in Kuwait to maintain their perfect start to World Cup qualifying.

The Guardian - AU

Palestine 0-1 Australia: 2026 World Cup qualifier – as it happened

Harry Souttar scored his 10th goal in only 21 international appearances to give the Socceroos victory in a scrappy game in Kuwait

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