Kuwait
Kuwait’s #MeToo moment: Women denounce harassment, violence
Middle East
March 13, 2021
Kuwait’s #MeToo moment: Women denounce harassment, violence
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Abrar Zenkawi was cruising toward the beach in Kuwait City when she saw a…
Kuwait says its ruling emir flies to US for medical checks
Middle East
March 4, 2021
Kuwait says its ruling emir flies to US for medical checks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The 83-year-old ruling emir of Kuwait flew on Thursday to the United States for…
Kuwait swears in new government amid mounting crises
Middle East
March 3, 2021
Kuwait swears in new government amid mounting crises
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait’s new Cabinet was sworn in Wednesday, state-run media reported, weeks after the government…
Israel establishes ‘Association of Gulf Jewish Communities’
Middle East
February 15, 2021
Israel establishes ‘Association of Gulf Jewish Communities’
Israel announced, on Monday, the establishment of the “Association of Gulf Jewish Communities” in six Gulf states. The “Israel in…
Singer Basma al-Kuwaiti converts to Judaism
Cinema/TV
February 10, 2021
Singer Basma al-Kuwaiti converts to Judaism
Singer Basma al-Kuwaitiya announced that she was converting from Islam to Judaism. She made the announcement in a video posted…
Gulf Arab states launch new restrictions over virus fears
Middle East
February 4, 2021
Gulf Arab states launch new restrictions over virus fears
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Gulf Arab states on Thursday launched new restrictions over fears of the coronavirus resurging…
Kuwait’s emir reappoints PM to form new cabinet after parliament standoff
Middle East
January 24, 2021
Kuwait’s emir reappoints PM to form new cabinet after parliament standoff
KUWAIT (Reuters) – Kuwait’s emir reappointed Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah as prime minister on Sunday after the cabinet resigned last…
Kuwait’s government quits, deepening political deadlock
Middle East
January 13, 2021
Kuwait’s government quits, deepening political deadlock
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait’s Cabinet submitted its resignation Tuesday, the latest development in a cycle of clashes…
Qatar ruler due in Saudi Arabia for summit to end blockade
Middle East
January 5, 2021
Qatar ruler due in Saudi Arabia for summit to end blockade
AL-ULA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Qatar’s ruler was to arrive in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, following an announcement that the…
Egypt’s Sisi, Kuwait’s Foreign Affairs Minister discuss reconciliation efforts in gulf dispute
Egypt
January 3, 2021
Egypt’s Sisi, Kuwait’s Foreign Affairs Minister discuss reconciliation efforts in gulf dispute
The Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday discussed with the Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Nasser al-Sabah the…