Kuwait

  • Jan 6, 2020
  • 2 min read

Fearful Gulf states will seek to placate Tehran

Gulf countries hosting the US military disavow involvement in Soleimani’s killing

Gulf states
  • Dec 23, 2019
  • 2 min read

Saudi-Kuwaiti Neutral Zone deal will not boost supply

Riyadh’s regional outreach to promote solidarity against Tehran is extending to an intractable oil dispute

Kuwait
  • Dec 18, 2019
  • 2 min read

Kuwait’s low-profile cabinet will fire MPs up further

After a four-week gap, the new prime minister has named his government

Kuwait
  • Nov 29, 2019
  • 7 min read

Kuwaiti corruption will be a key campaigning issue

A new government is being selected after rare popular protests and ruling family infighting

Kuwait
  • Nov 19, 2019
  • 2 min read

Kuwaiti corruption probe may be destabilising

The emir has sacked top ministers, including his son, who engaged in a public squabble

Kuwait
  • Nov 15, 2019
  • 7 min read

Prospects for the Gulf states in 2020

Iran tensions, succession rivalry and low energy prices cloud the horizon

Gulf states
  • Nov 14, 2019
  • 2 min read

Ruling family splits will define Kuwait’s new cabinet

With ministers under parliamentary pressure amid government infighting, the premier is pushing for a reshuffle

Kuwait
  • Sep 11, 2019
  • 2 min read

Check-up raises new concern over Kuwaiti emir’s health

The emir postponed a meeting with Trump for “medical check-ups” as Gulf rulers have been “reassured” of his condition

Kuwait