Kuwait

  • May 1, 2018
  • 2 min read

Gulf rivals may up pressure on Kuwait to ditch Qatar

A cyber dispute over Philippine domestic workers highlights divisions among Gulf Arab countries

Qatar
  • Apr 27, 2018
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Kuwaiti-Philippine diplomatic row will be resolved

Kuwait is deeply offended over efforts by the Philippines to protect its citizens from abusive employers

Kuwait
  • Apr 20, 2018
  • 2 min read

Kuwait’s aging emir will likely elevate his son

A looming crisis between parliament and cabinet could bring a new premier and affect ruling-family succession struggles

Kuwait
  • Apr 3, 2018
  • 7 min read

Gulf states’ internal security crackdown may intensify

New leaders, new technologies and a changing external environment are reducing space for dissent

Gulf states
  • Mar 29, 2018
  • 2 min read

Kuwait may pioneer a tax on expatriate remittances

Populist MPs have chosen an easy target, although austerity measures already weigh heaviest on foreigners

Kuwait
  • Mar 22, 2018
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Kuwaiti megaproject plans could boost the emir’s son

The Northern Gulf Gateway aims to connect to China’s Belt and Road

Kuwait
  • Feb 12, 2018
  • 2 min read

Kuwait’s Iraq reconstruction conference may disappoint

Baghdad is asking for 88 billion dollars to reverse the destruction caused by Islamic State

Iraq
  • Jan 25, 2018
  • 2 min read

Kuwait’s parliament will boost pressure on ministers

Rising resentment of expatriate workers contributed to accusations against the labour minister

Kuwait