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Kuwait’s 2020-21 budget deficit increases 175 percent to record 10.8 bln dinars
Middle East

Kuwait’s 2020-21 budget deficit increases 175 percent to record 10.8 bln dinars

CAIRO, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Kuwait’s budget deficit increased 174.8 percent in the 2020-21 year to 10.8 billion dinars ($35.5…
Top US diplomat visits Kuwait to boost ties with key ally
Middle East

Top US diplomat visits Kuwait to boost ties with key ally

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The top diplomat of the United States on Thursday began a visit to Kuwait,…
Kuwait bans unvaccinated citizens from travelling abroad
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Kuwait bans unvaccinated citizens from travelling abroad

CAIRO, July 27 (Reuters) – Kuwait on Tuesday said only citizens who have been vaccinated for the coronavirus will be…
Kuwait cancels decision to close commercial activities at 8 pm, from Tuesday – cabinet
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Kuwait cancels decision to close commercial activities at 8 pm, from Tuesday – cabinet

CAIRO, July 26 (Reuters) – The Kuwaiti cabinet cancelled its decision to close commercial activities at 8 pm, starting Tuesday,…
Official: Sudan seeking debt relief from Gulf Arab nations
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Official: Sudan seeking debt relief from Gulf Arab nations

CAIRO (AP) — Sudan will seek relief from wealthy Gulf Arab nations, aiming to get as much as 60 percent…
Boohoo partners with Kuwait’s Alshaya to grow Debenhams in Middle East
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Boohoo partners with Kuwait’s Alshaya to grow Debenhams in Middle East

LONDON, July 14 (Reuters) – British online fashion retailer Boohoo has formed a partnership with Kuwait-based Alshaya Group to build its…
Leaders of nine Arab armies including Egypt meet with their British counterpart
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Leaders of nine Arab armies including Egypt meet with their British counterpart

The British Army’s Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Sir Nick Carter announced the UK’s readiness to support its partners in…
Ex-premier’s graft case a test of justice in oil-rich Kuwait
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Ex-premier’s graft case a test of justice in oil-rich Kuwait

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Where is Sheikh Jaber? Kuwait was abuzz with the question as citizens on social…
Kuwaiti protesters burn Israeli flag, reject normalisation deals
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Kuwaiti protesters burn Israeli flag, reject normalisation deals

Hundreds of Kuwaitis demonstrated on Wednesday in support of Palestinians and burned an Israeli flag to protest at the bombardment…
Expats struggle to get vaccines in Kuwait, citizens come 1st
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Expats struggle to get vaccines in Kuwait, citizens come 1st

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In the tiny, oil-rich sheikhdom of Kuwait, the foreigners who power the country’s economy,…
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