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The long history of oil price shocks

Oil prices were steadily climbing before Russia's invasion of Ukraine

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Kuwait Emir Stresses Importance of Citizens’ Unity to Achieve Reforms

The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al Sabah, stressed the need for cohesion among Kuwaitis to achieve reform, underlining the importance of national unity in protecting the country and facing challenges. In his speech on the occasion of the last ten days of the blessed month of Ramadan, delivered…

Asharq Al-Awsat

GFH to Cross List Shares on ADX in May

Bahrain-based investment bank GFH Financial Group plans to cross list its shares on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) in May, making it the company's fourth regional listing after Bahrain, Dubai, and Kuwait bourses. GFH expects the cross trading on ADX to boost liquidity in its shares, benefit the shareholders, and…

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Saudi Arabia Sends $50 MN in Fourth Aid Installment to Jordan

The Saudi Foreign Ministry has disbursed $50 million to Jordan as part of a fourth aid installment to help the country fund its budget. The move came at the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. At the 2018 Makkah Summit, Saudi…

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Kuwait Sends Second Batch of Aid to Ukrainian Refugees

Kuwait sent on Tuesday the second batch of humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees. A plane carrying 40 tons of food and medical aid left Kuwait’s Abdullah al-Mubarak Air Base to Bucharest, Romania. Vice chairman of the Kuwaiti Red Crescent Organization Anwar al-Hasawi said the aid comes in line with the…

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Saudi Cabinet Affirms Kingdom’s Support for Political Solution to Russia-Ukraine Crisis

The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday affirmed the Kingdom’s support for efforts that led to a political solution to the Russia-Ukraine crisis to achieve security and stability. It reiterated standing by needy people around the world and alleviating their suffering, including providing urgent medical and shelter aid worth $10 million for…

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Kuwait Ambassador to Lebanon: Our Initiative Is a Success

Kuwait's Ambassador to Lebanon Abdelaal Al-Qenaei announced on Tuesday that his country's initiative is a "success." He held talks with parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut, declaring afterwards that the initiative will be the "basis for further bolstering relations between brothers." Berri also met with Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid…

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Emir of Qatar, Kuwait Crown Prince Hold Talks

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held telephone talks with Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah on Sunday. Talks focused on the fraternal bilateral relations between their countries and ways to bolster and develop them. They also covered the latest regional and international…

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Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Stress Their Right to Exploit Durra Field

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait stressed on Wednesday their right to exploit the natural resources in the Durra field. They invited Iran to negotiations over the delineation of the eastern border of the Submerged Divided Zone. The Saudi Foreign Ministry tweeted that the Kingdom and Kuwait had signed a Memorandum of…

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Assam: Five of family killed as SUV hits railing on NH 27

GUWAHATI: Five members of a family, including a person returning home from Kuwait, were killed and five others critically injured when the SUV they were travelling in skidded and hit the railing on National Highway 27 in Assam's Hojai district on Wednesday, police said.

The Times of India

Saudi, Kuwait to develop gas field despite Iran condemnation

Tehran says deal contravenes ‘previously held negotiations’ and it ‘reserves its right to exploit’ the field.

Al Jazeera

Saudi, Kuwaiti Ambassadors Meet with Lebanon’s Political and Religious Leaders

The Saudi and Kuwaiti ambassadors have visited Lebanon's political and religious figures to address the country's needs. The Saudi Ambassador, Waleed Bukhari, and Kuwaiti Ambassador Abdul-Aal al-Qinai arrived in Beirut last Friday after the Saudi Foreign Ministry announced in a statement that its Ambassador returned in response to calls by…

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Yemen Returns Envoy to Lebanon

Yemen's foreign ministry announced on Thursday the return of its envoy to Lebanon. "The move is in response to Beirut's pledge to halt activities and practices offensive to Arab countries," the Yemeni ministry said in a statement carried by the country's state news agency. The statement came after Saudi Arabia…

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Kuwaiti ambassador to return to Beirut before end of the week - Lebanese prime minister statement

The Lebanese prime minister's office said on Thursday in a statement that Kuwait informed the PM that its ambassador to Beirut will return to Lebanon before end of the week, in a sign of easing tensions following a rift that saw Gulf states withdraw their envoys last year.

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Gulf, Arab States Welcome Yemeni President’s Decision to Transfer Powers to New Leadership Council

A number of Gulf and Arab states on Thursday welcomed the Yemeni president's decision to transfer his powers to a new presidential council. Saudi Arabia welcomed the announcement of Yemeni President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi on launching the presidential council under the Yemeni constitution and the Gulf initiative and its…

The Independent UK

Kuwait's government resigns as political crisis intensifies

Kuwait’s government has resigned, just months after its formation, opening up new uncertainty

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Kuwait PM Submits Govt Resignation to Crown Prince

Kuwait's Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah submitted on Tuesday the government's resignation to Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah ahead of a no-confidence parliament vote scheduled on Wednesday against the prime minister. The resignation followed a "non-cooperation" motion with the government. The Crown Prince received the government's letter…

Reuters

Kuwait's government resigns in latest standoff with parliament

Kuwait's government submitted its resignation on Tuesday, state news agency KUNA reported, ahead of a no-confidence vote against the prime minister in parliament, amid a lengthy political feud that has hindered fiscal reform in the Gulf oil producer.

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Telephone Call from King of Bahrain

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received a telephone call on Sunday from Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. King Hamad congratulated Crown Prince Mohammed on the advent of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Earlier…

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King Salman Receives Phone Call from Kuwait’s Emir Congratulating Him on Advent of Ramadan

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Saturday a telephone call from Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to congratulate him on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, reported the Saudi Press Agency. King Salman exchanged congratulations with the Emir, praying…

Salon

Ukraine: A new kind of warfare

So long, tanks, helicopters and armored personnel carriers. Putin's fiasco has consequences for the future of war

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Saudi Arabia Declares Saturday First Day of Ramadan

Saudi Arabia declared on Friday that Saturday was the first day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. "Tomorrow, Saturday, will be the first day of the blessed month of Ramadan," the Kingdom said Friday, in a statement carried by the official SPA news agency. Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the…

Chicago Sun-Times

Is it racist to help Ukraine?

We all have our tribal tendencies and must strive to recognize that all God’s children are of equal moral worth. We’ve done pretty well on that score.

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Kuwait KPC, Japan's Nippon Sign $1 Billion MoU to Enhance Economic Cooperation

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with the Japanese Nippon Export Investment Insurance (NEXI) to fund projects at a value estimated at one billion dollars. KPC said in a statement that the MoU was inked to bolster bilateral relations between Kuwait and Japan and deepen economic…

The Guardian - UK

John Menzies accepts takeover bid from Kuwaiti aviation services rival Agility

Edinburgh-based firm agrees to £571m offer that will create world’s largest airport services firm

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