Kuwait

  • Oct 22, 2008
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GULF STATES: Oil price impact depends on OPEC action

OPEC members will hold an extraordinary meeting on October 24 in an attempt to shore up falling...

Gulf States
  • Sep 23, 2008
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GULF STATES: Central banks mull liquidity injections

The Kuwaiti central bank is ready to pump liquidity into the banking system if necessary,...

Gulf States
  • Jun 18, 2008
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GULF STATES: Gas shortages to impair industrial growth

Gas demand in the GCC is outstripping supply, and threatens to put a brake on industrial...

Gulf States
  • Jun 11, 2008
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MIDDLE EAST: Inflation pressures create tensions

Inflation rates across the region are continuing to rise, according to figures released yesterday.

Middle East
  • May 21, 2008
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KUWAIT: Election outcome unlikely to end confrontation

The emir yesterday reappointed Sheikh Nasser al-Ahmed al-Sabah as prime minister following the...

Kuwait
  • May 19, 2008
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KUWAIT: Election leaves Islamist/tribal blocs stronger

Islamist and tribal political groupings have emerged stronger from Saturday's parliamentary...

Kuwait
  • May 16, 2008
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KUWAIT: Election may not solve impasse

Parliamentary elections are being held tomorrow for the second time in two years after the emir...

Kuwait
  • Mar 28, 2008
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KUWAIT: Election will not heal political fractures

The emir has dissolved the National Assembly and called for new elections on May 17, following...

Kuwait