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The Latest Breaking News from Kuwait

‘Fingerprint surgery’ gang busted, four held

Procedure was used to beat fingerprint scanners at airport and facilitate re-entry of people deported from Kuwait

The Hindu

Kuwait, UAE Advise Against Travel to Iraq

Kuwait has urged its citizens in neighboring Iraq to leave the country. The state-run KUNA news agency also encouraged those hoping to travel to Iraq to delay their plans over the eruption of violent street clashes between rival Shiite groups in the country. The Gulf sheikhdom of Kuwait shares a…

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Kuwait urges its citizens in Iraq to leave the country

The Kuwaiti Embassy in Iraq urged its citizens in Iraq to leave the country, Kuwait's state news agency (KUNA) reported late on Monday.

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Kuwait to Hold Parliamentary Election on Sept. 29

Kuwait will hold a parliamentary election on Sept. 29, state news agency KUNA reported, after the Gulf state's crown prince moved to dissolve parliament in a bid to resolve a political standoff between the government and the elected legislature. Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, who has taken on most…

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Kuwait to hold parliamentary election on Sept 29 - KUNA

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Saudi-Iran talks to resume when conditions right in Iraq, says Iranian envoy

A delayed sixth round of talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran in Baghdad will take place when the conditions are right in Iraq, Iran's ambassador to Kuwait said in published remarks confirmed by his embassy on Wednesday.

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US Air Force targeted in 'propaganda attack' in Kuwait

The U.S. Air Force says it was the subject of a “propaganda attack” by a previously unheard-of Iraqi militant group that falsely claimed it had launched a drone attack targeting American troops at an air base in Kuwait

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Ali Saleh to Saddam: War is Happening... Goal is to Destroy the Iraqi Army

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Kuwait Names First Ambassador to Iran in over Six Years

Kuwait has appointed an ambassador to Iran, both countries said on Sunday, more than six years after recalling its top envoy to Tehran in solidarity with Saudi Arabia after it severed ties with the country in 2016. Ambassador Bader Abdullah Al-Munaikh handed his credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir…

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Kuwait names first ambassador to Iran in over six years

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Kuwait Condemns Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound by Israeli Settlers

Kuwait has condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Jewish settlers under the protection of Israeli forces, in flagrant violation of international law and resolutions and in an attempt to change the historical and legal status of Jerusalem. In a statement, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs said…

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Kuwait’s Agility Signs 1.4 Billion Euro Facility With Banks

Kuwait’s Agility, (AGLT.KW) one of the largest Gulf logistics companies, said on Sunday it had signed a new credit facility of 1.4 billion euros. The transaction is part of a financing round that is expected to total about $3.2 billion, it said.

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Syrian Air Runs Third Flight Between Damascus, Kuwait

Syrian Airlines is set to run its third regular flight to Kuwait on Saturday August 20. “As of August 20, flights to Kuwait will be three per week periodically,” according to the Syrian Transport Ministry. Syria's Cham Wings announced additional flights from Damascus to Kuwait on August 14-28. The first…

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Memories from the North: Film About How Saudis Lived through Invasion of Kuwait

Abdulmohsen Al-Mutairi’s movie “Memories from the North” deals with how we cultivate our collective and personal memories as it highlights the personal memory and childhood experiences of the Saudis who lived through the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait three decades ago.

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Global expansion for entrepreneur who narrowly missed out on £150,000 investment from Gordon Ramsay

Chu Lo is now being sold in Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, the USA as well as in parts of Europe

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Kuwait Formally Dissolves Parliament, Delays Budget Approval until after Elections

Kuwait formally dissolved parliament in a decree issued on Tuesday, state news agency KUNA said, as the Gulf Arab state's crown prince moved to resolve a standoff between the government and elected parliament that has hindered fiscal reform. Last month Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, who took over most…

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Kuwait formally dissolves parliament -state news agency

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Kuwait Marks 32nd Anniversary of Iraqi Invasion

Kuwait marks on Tuesday the 32nd anniversary of its invasion by neighboring Iraq in 1990.

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Kuwait announces formation of new Cabinet to defuse crisis

Kuwait says it has formed a new government to defuse a protracted political feud that has blocked economic reforms in the oil-rich state

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Kuwait Reappoints Oil, Finance Ministers in New Cabinet

Kuwait reappointed Oil Minister Mohammed Al-Fares and Finance Minister Abdul Wahab al-Rasheed in a cabinet formed on Monday under a new prime minister. Last week the crown prince of the Gulf Arab OPEC producer had named Sheikh Ahmed Nawaf al-Sabah as prime minister to replace Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid, who had…

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Kuwait’s Al-Ghais Takes Role as OPEC Secretary General

Kuwait’s Haitham Al-Ghais assumed on Monday his new role as Secretary-General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), following the late outgoing chief, Mohammad Barkindo. Al-Ghais affirmed his determination to work for the advancement of the international organization, especially considering the concerns surrounding the global energy market. In an…

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Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Named Prime Minister of Kuwait

Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah issued a decree on Sunday naming Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf al-Sabah as the prime minister, replacing caretaker premier Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid. Sheikh Sabah faced a combative parliament amid a feud between the government and elected assembly, prompting him to resign four times since forming his…

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Kuwaiti emir's son named prime minister

Kuwait named the emir's son as prime minister on Sunday, replacing caretaker premier Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid who faced a combative parliament amid a feud between the government and elected assembly that has hindered fiscal reform.

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Saudi Arabia Leads Contract Awards in GCC

Saudi Arabia topped the GCC project awards, which improved during the year's second quarter despite global economic challenges caused by supply chain problems and higher oil prices primarily driven by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Higher crude oil price was the most significant contributor to inflation numbers across countries, including in the…

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