Kuwait
KUWAIT: Election outcome highlights desire for change
The general election on May 16 returned four women to the National Assembly, while Sunni...
KuwaitKUWAIT: Women gain seats but impasse could persist
Women candidates won four seats in Kuwait's 50-strong National Assembly in Saturday's general...
KuwaitGULF STATES: Sovereign wealth funds shift focus
A new Saudi sovereign wealth fund (SWF), Sanabil al-Saudia, started operations last week. Gulf...
Gulf StatesGULF STATES: Downturn to exacerbate political tensions
Although the impact of the financial crisis on the GCC states has not been as devastating as in...
Gulf StatesGULF STATES/SOUTH ASIA: Remittance falls hurt region
Remittances to developing nations could fall by a greater-than-expected 8% this year as the...
Gulf StatesKUWAIT: Stimulus package enacted by decree
The cabinet yesterday approved a 5.2 billion dollar stimulus package which had been held up by...
KuwaitGULF STATES: Economies equipped to ride out crisis
The Gulf monarchies are in some ways well-equipped to ride out the global recession. As many...
Gulf StatesKUWAIT: Stimulus plan may be enacted by decree
The government will try to enact the stalled economic stimulus plan by decree during the...
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