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Kuwait Releases 5 Iraqi Fishermen Who Had Mistakenly Entered its Territories

Kuwaiti authorities released five Iraqi fishermen who had mistakenly entered its regional waters, reported Iraqi media on Monday. They were released after being investigated and their identities verified, they added. The Kuwaiti Coast Guard had arrested the men in the Ras al-Qayd region, where they were fishing, in late April…

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Manchester Airport launches new flight route ahead of summer

The new direct flights will run three times each week and will offer both economy and business class

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King Salman Receives Telephone Call from Iraqi Prime Minister

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Monday a telephone call from Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Earlier during the day, King Salman had received telephone calls from several Arab leaders on…

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Kuwait Defense Minister: Security of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Are Indivisible

Kuwait's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Talal Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah said on Monday that the duties and sacrifices of the Kuwaiti and Gulf militaries are a "source of pride," reported Kuwait's state news agency (KUNA). He made his remarks during a telephone call with head of the…

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King Salman Receives Telephone Calls from Arab Leaders on Eid Al-Fitr

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Monday telephone calls from Arab leaders on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. He received calls from Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Morocco's King Mohammed VI, Crown Prince of…

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Iran Ready to Resume Talks with Kuwait Over al-Durra Field

The Iranian ambassador to Kuwait announced that Tehran is ready to resume negotiations with Kuwait over al-Durra gas field, which Tehran names as the Arash field. Earlier, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait called on Iran's side to engage in negotiations to determine the eastern boundary of the Submerged Divided Zone. In…

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Kuwait Denies Iraqi Naval Vessel Deployed in its Territorial Waters

Kuwait denied on Saturday reports that claimed an Iraqi naval vessel had been deployed to its territorial waters in Khor Abdullah. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry dismissed the claims that circulated on social media. It stressed that the Kuwaiti coast guard did not detect any such vessel in the…

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Saudi Arabia Declares Monday First Day of Eid Al-Fitr

Saudi Arabia, Arab and Gulf countries declared Monday as the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. The Saudi Supreme Court congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, all citizens,…

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Linfield fan living in Kuwait travels 3,200 miles to watch title decider

Linfield lead Cliftonville by just one point going into the final day of the season

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Kuwait’s Americana Group Picks Banks for Dual Listing

Americana Group appointed Goldman Sachs, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and SNB Capital to manage its initial public offering (IPO) that could take place as soon as possible this year, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The group also picked Rothschild & Co. as the financial advisor for…

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Kuwait Condemns Statements by Iraqi MP

Kuwait condemned on Wednesday statements by an Iraqi lawmaker, saying they do not reflect the strength of relations between their countries. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Majdi Al-Dhafiri received on Wednesday Iraqi Ambassador to Kuwait Al-Manhal Al-Safi to protest the remarks. They discussed bilateral relations between their countries and the…

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Nearly 50,000 passengers expected to board new direct flights to Kuwait from Manchester Airport

"Not only do routes like these make travel easier, but they put the region on the international map for trade, economic and tourism opportunities, plus create a wealth of jobs in the process."

Manchester Evening News

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…

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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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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.

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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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