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Qatar inks another 15-year LNG supply deal with Kuwait

Qatar strikes another 15-year LNG supply deal with Kuwait

The Gulf states agreed in 2020 to a 15-year deal for the supply of 3 mtpa of LNG from 2022, which will overlap with the new deal

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Kuwait authorities say power cuts are ending soon

The power blackouts have been attributed to a gas supply disruption, which shut down key power stations and desalination plants

Exploring Earth's extremes with Yousef AlRefaie

Exploring Earth’s extremes with Yousef AlRefaie

The Kuwaiti adventurer talks about his experiences and his upcoming docu-series, providing insights into the global water crisis and human condition

Kuwait posts budget deficit of KWD1.6bn in FY 2023/24

Kuwait posts budget deficit of KWD1.6bn in FY 2023/24

Oil revenues dropped by 19.4 per cent to KWD21.5bn in FY 2023/24, based on an oil price of $86.36 a barrel, compared to KWD26.7bn a year earlier

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‘It feels like 62°C’: Humidity intensifies heatwave in Dubai, Kuwait

Official temperatures in recent days have hovered above the 40°C mark, but the so-called ‘feels like’ temperature has reached 62°C

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Kuwait announces ‘giant’ oil discovery

The initial estimated area of the newly discovered oil well is around 96 square kilometres

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Fire breaks out at Kuwait’s Al Zour refinery, production unaffected: KIPIC

There were no casualties and firefighters were working on containing the fire, officials said

Kuwait’s KFH explores Saudi M&A deals in regional expansion drive

Kuwait’s KFH explores Saudi M&A deals in regional expansion drive

The banking group said it was conducting studies on the potential expansion and that these were in line with its strategy envisioning potential investments in the region

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Eid Al Adha 2024: Holiday dates for Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman

Eid Al Adha, is one of the most significant events in the Islamic calendar, and is marked by special prayers, feasts, and acts of charity

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Tragic fire in Kuwait’s Ahmadi Governorate claims at least 49 lives

Kuwaiti authorities said that the death toll may go up with many more seriously injured in the blaze

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Kuwait signs $102m loan to develop Bahrain’s power grid

The loan agreement between Kuwait and Bahrain is financing the development of a 400 kilovolt transmission line

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Kuwait officially inaugurates Al Zour mega-refinery as it hits record capacity

As a member of OPEC, Kuwait aims to boost its production capacity to 4 million bpd by 2035

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Kuwait’s NBK plans to issue its debut green bonds: Report

The investor meetings for the debt sale will take place beginning from May 28 and will be followed by a US dollar denominated senior unsecured Green Notes

BIG Holding’s $146.5m IPO draws orders worth $2.5bn

BIG Holding’s $146.5m IPO draws orders worth $2.5bn

The company priced its IPO at the top of the range, selling its shares at 500 fils apiece to raise KWD45m

Kuwait’s BIG Holding to list 30% stake on local exchange

Kuwait’s BIG Holding to list 30% stake on local exchange

The holding firm has hired National Investments Company and EFG-Hermes UAE as joint bookrunners and global coordinators on the deal

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Kuwait’s Sheikh Meshal tours Turkey in first non-Arab state visit

The visit underscored the importance of diplomatic ties between Turkey and Kuwait and laid the groundwork for enhanced cooperation in various fields

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Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah al-Ahmad al-Sabah is Kuwait’s new prime minister

Kuwait’s emir tasked the new prime minister to form a government

Kuwait-Saudi railway link set for completion in 2028

Kuwait-Saudi rail link set for completion in 2028

This development follows the approval from Saudi Arabia’s cabinet last year on the agreement with Kuwait regarding the railroad project

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Kuwait announces 5-day Eid al Fitr holiday

Those employed in the public sector will be off for Eid Al Fitr from Tuesday, April 9 to Thursday, April 11

Kuwait’s Q8 to buy 50% of Italian biodiesel producer EcoFox

Kuwait oil company Q8 to buy 50% of Italian biodiesel producer EcoFox

Q8 supplies aviation fuel to more than 70 international airports and holds stakes in three refineries in Italy, Vietnam and Oman

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Lower GCC growth amid oil cuts, says Oxford Economics

GDP growth for Saudi Arabia in 2024 is expected to top 2.1 per cent, while growth in the UAE is set to reach 4.4 per cent

UAE, Arab countries sign agreements to avoid double taxation

UAE signs agreements with Arab countries to avoid double taxation

The agreements seek to eliminate double taxation, additional taxes, indirect taxes, and tax evasion while addressing cross-border trade challenges

Kuwait’s 2024/25 budget projects $19.1bn deficit

Kuwait approves 2024/25 budget, forecasts $19.1bn deficit

The projected deficit for the next fiscal year is 13.5 per cent lower than that forecast in the current year

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Zain Kuwait’s 5.5G trial achieves blistering download speeds

The 5.5G technology from Zain Kuwait, which is also referred to as 5G-Advanced, is regarded as one of the final milestones before 6G

Deliveroo expands reach to all major centres of Kuwait

Online food delivery service, Deliveroo, has expanded its reach into the southernmost areas of Kuwait

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Top marks for GCC nations in digital connectivity index

Countries in the GCC are ranking among the highest in the world when it comes to the state of their digital connectivity in 2023

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UAE declares 3-day mourning period to condole Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf’s death

The mourning period has been confirmed for three days, during which flags will be flown at half-mast across all official departments within the country

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Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf passes away at 86, official mourning announced

Kuwait has announced an official mourning for 40 days and the closure of official departments for three days, following the passing of the ruler

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Kuwait announces long weekend holiday for 2024: Report

As Kuwait observes a Friday-Saturday weekend, the National Day celebration will give the workforce a four-day break come February

Oil output freeze by Saudi, Russia to have 'miniscule' impact on oversupply

OPEC+: GCC’s Saudi, UAE, Kuwait and Oman to cut oil outputs

Members of OPEC+ agreed to make additional voluntary outputs in reduction, but the announced cuts were not as deep as expected.