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Emirates Flies A380s To Kuwait

At just one hour 45 minutes, the new flight will be Emirates shortest A380 route globally.

Kuwait Threatens To Revoke Citizenship In Crackdown On Opposition

The warning is part of an “iron fist” policy adopted by the cabinet, following protests earlier this month over the arrest of a prominent opposition politician.

Kuwait’s Gulf Bank Q2 Net Profit Rises 9%

Net profit for the three months to the end of June was KD6.87 million.

Kuwait’s Zain Says $4.5bn Lawsuit Against Iraqi Unit Dismissed

In April, Zain revealed its Iraqi unit was being sued over the $1.2 billion acquisition of rival operator Iraqna from Egypt’s Orascom Telecom in 2007.

Kuwait’s CBK Gets Approval To Raise Up To KD120m Via Bonds

Commercial Bank of Kuwait is in the process of being converted into a full-fledged Islamic bank.

Kuwait Court Frees Prominent Opposition Figure On Bail – Lawyer

The court ordered Musallam al-Barrak to be freed on payment of a KD5,000 bail and delayed his case until September.

Kuwait Police Disperse Rally Demanding Politician’s Release

Prominent opposition politician Musallam al-Barrak has been detained for questioning over allegations that he insulted the judiciary.

Kuwait’s Americana Says No Knowledge Of Any Suitors

Last week, Bloomberg reported private-equity firms KKR & Co LP and TPG Capital were among groups looking to buy a majority stake in the food retailer.

Kuwait Warns Against Violent Protests

The government accused demonstrators of setting fire to tyres and garbage containers and destroying a restaurant last week.

Six Groups Bidding To Buy Stake In Kuwait’s Americana – Bloomberg

A deal could value the company at about $5 billion.

Kuwaiti Telco Zain Appoints New Chief Commercial Officer

Duncan Howard joined Zain last September and previously worked for Vodafone and Vodafone Egypt.

With Eye On Iraq, Kuwait Urges End To Political Games

The emir urged Kuwaitis not to publicly discuss an investigation into reports of a recording of people discussing an alleged plot against the governing system.

Kuwaiti Telco Wataniya Names Thani As New CEO

He replaces Abdulaziz Ibrahim Fakhroo, who is leaving as his term has ended.

Kuwait Withdraws Envoy From Iraq Due To Security Situation – Ministry Official

Kuwait said that it would reinstate its ambassador in Iraq once the political situation stabilises.

Jazeera Airways’ Leasing Unit Inks Deal With Portuguese Airline

As per the deal, the company will place two Airbus A320 aircraft on long-term leases with Lisbon-based airline TAP Portugal.

UAE Ranks 12th Globally By Proportion of Millionaire Households

According to the report, 3.3 per cent of UAE households hold private wealth of at least $1million.

Hackers Warn Of Cyber Attacks On Oil Companies In Saudi, UAE, Qatar

The threat has been issued by Anonymous, a politically motivated group of hacktivists, according to Symantec.

Bahrain’s GFH Loses Appeal Against Kuwait Regulator Monitoring

Kuwait’s Capital Markets Authority decided to monitor the stock after it was traded in high volumes ahead of a company disclosure last year.

Mobile Firm Viva Kuwait Reports Six-Fold Jump In Full-Year Profit

Viva, which competes with Zain and Ooredoo subsidiary Wataniya, said it had 2.15 million mobile customers in 2013.

Kuwait Suspends TV Programmes Over Report Related To “Plot” Tape

In April, Kuwait imposed a ban on reporting on an investigation into the recording, saying that media coverage was damaging to the country.

Kuwaiti Faces Guantanamo Transfer Hearing After Security Assurances

Fouzi Khalid Abdullah al-Awda, 37, may have fought alongside al Qaeda and Taliban, according to a U.S. Defense Department prisoner profile.

Kuwait Says Looking To Import Iranian Natural Gas

The Gulf state also signed a contract earlier this year to import liquified natural gas (LNG) from Qatar to help meet its energy needs.

Kuwait’s Ruler Makes Rare Visit To Iran To Build Ties

Kuwait, home to a sizeable Shi’ite Muslim minority, is seen by some as a potential bridge between Iran and the Gulf Arab states.

Battling Inertia – Kuwait’s Dilemma Continues

Can Kuwait overcome its bureaucratic and social hurdles to attract foreign investors and complete its $106 billion development plan?

Kuwait Project Space To Be Boosted By Oil Sector – Doha Bank CEO

Kuwait has projects worth more than $72.8 billion expected in 2014, says CEO.

Kuwait’s Al Mazaya Restructures Debt Into KD12m Islamic Facility

The restructuring will allow the real estate developer to reduce its short-term loans by 39 per cent.

Kuwait’s Emir To Visit Iran, Turn “New Page” In Ties

Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah will visit Iran on May 31-June 1 at the invitation of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Kuwait’s Global Swings To A Profit In Q1 As Fees Grow

The firm saw a rise in fees from its asset management, investment banking and brokerage businesses.

Kuwait To Deport 15 Egyptians For Sisi Rally

Foreigners in the Gulf state are not allowed to hold political events.

Kuwait Plans June 26 By-Elections After Five Lawmakers Quit

The five MPs quit over a row about questioning the Gulf state’s prime minister in parliament.