Kuwait

  • Jul 16, 2010
  • 7 min read

GULF STATES: University system will remain two-tier

The last decade has seen rapid expansion of higher education systems in the Gulf Cooperation...

Gulf States
  • Jun 16, 2010
  • 7 min read

KUWAIT: Troubled finance sector is learning lessons

Kuwaiti finance company Investment Dar on June 14 agreed with its creditors the schedule for a...

Kuwait
  • Jun 1, 2010
  • 2 min read

AFRICA/INDIA: Speculation rises of MTN-Reliance tie-up

Speculation increased today that South Africa's MTN will restart merger talks with India's...

Africa
  • May 27, 2010
  • 2 min read

IRAQ/KUWAIT: Iraqi Airways closure is largely tactical

Baghdad yesterday announced plans to dissolve the national airline, Iraqi Airways, amid a dispute...

Iraq
  • May 21, 2010
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KUWAIT: Privatisation law is an important first step

Parliament passed a privatisation law on May 12, despite significant disagreements between the...

Kuwait
  • May 13, 2010
  • 3 min read

KUWAIT: Parliament passes privatisation bill

Parliament yesterday passed a privatisation bill covering all areas of the dominant public sector...

Kuwait
  • Apr 14, 2010
  • 13 min read

GULF STATES: Region well set to weather Dubai crisis

The debt and real estate crisis in Dubai has spooked international investors and put a question...

Gulf States
  • Apr 6, 2010
  • 7 min read

GULF STATES: SME growth crucial but needs major reform

The Gulf Cooperation Council has shown increasing interest in the contribution SMEs can make to...

Gulf States