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Kuwait bourse seeks to create VC platform to finance startups – CEO

The aim is for the companies to eventually list on Kuwait’s main market

Kuwait MP calls for foreign workers to be charged “for the air they breathe”

Safa Al-Hashem is among a group of MPs calling for the country’s foreign population to be reduced

Kuwait parliament national assembly

Kuwait lawmaker says 30% of expats in the country ‘useless’

MPs in the country have repeatedly called on the government to rebalance’ the country’s population by removing expats

Kuwait’s private sector faces new call to hire citizens

A bill calling for higher Kuwaitisation requirements has been submitted to the country’s cabinet

Kuwait Airways signs agreement to buy eight Airbus A330-800neo planes

The deliveries are expected to take place between March 2019 and the end of 2026

Sudden sandstorm hits Kuwait, motorists urged to be careful

The Kuwait meteorological centre has also warned of the possibility of a thunderstorm

Kuwait plans ban on foreign nationals with low degree scores

The government is undertaking steps to ‘rebalance’ the country’s population

Pictures: Saudi crown prince makes brief visit to Kuwait

Mohammed bin Salman made a brief visit to the neighbouring Gulf country

Video: Massive fire breaks out at National Bank of Kuwait HQ construction site

The bank confirmed that more than 2,500 workers who were on site were safely evacuated

Asian workers take a break at Friday Market in Kuwait City

Kuwait has deported 13,000 foreigners since January

The deportations come as the government seeks to rebalance the country’s population

Lebanon begins legal action against journalist accused of defaming Kuwait’s emir

Salem Zahran is accused of defaming Kuwait’s ruler after suggesting he had cancelled Chinese oil contracts due to pressure from US President Donald Trump

Kuwait warns citizens against travelling to Iraq by road during Muharram

Kuwaiti nationals were also cautioned to adhere to strict hygiene standards in Iraq

Lebanese PM affirms support to Kuwait amid media controversy over Sheikh Sabah

Lebanon-based Al-Manar TV aired an interview with a journalist who made allegations against the Kuwaiti ruler

Update: Saudi, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman to mark Islamic New Year on Tuesday

Most Gulf countries have announced a national holiday

Kuwait says no intention of cutting subsidies for citizens in private sector

Despite government efforts, the majority of Kuwaitis still work in government roles

Kuwait’s emir tells US President he is hoping for ‘an early end’ to the GCC crisis

Sheikh Sabah held discussions with Trump in Washington on Wednesday

Kuwait store closed after putting fake eyes on fish

The owner was reported to be trying to make his produce seem fresher

Kuwait’s emir to meet Trump this week

Kuwait has acted as a mediator in the current rift between Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE and Qatar

Kuwait defence minister orders investigation after deaths of two cadets

The student officers passed away at a military college on Wednesday

Former Kuwait health official accused of hosting ‘fake doctor’

The incident is alleged to have taken place in 2015

Mideast funds less positive on Saudi, Kuwait after Turkey shock

Market volatility has made investors more cautious about buying Saudi and Kuwaiti stocks

Kuwait’s Zain completes $700m loan refinancing

The funding will be used for general corporate purposes

Kuwait bans poultry from Germany, Malaysia

Malaysia reported a bird flu outbreak earlier this month

Kuwait anti-corruption body refers former health official to prosecutors

The official and other individuals are accused of being involved in a “shady transaction” for heartbeat regulators

Kuwait aims to replace 44,500 foreign gov workers with citizens

More than 3,100 foreign public sectors workers have been made redundant under mandated cuts for 2017-2018

Kuwait’s ruler travels to the US on a private visit

Sheikh Sabah flew to the UK – also on a private visit – on Tuesday

In pictures: Kuwaiti authorities catch lion in residential district

Legal procedures will be taken against the owner

Kuwait to sign deal with Iraq for joint oilfields before year-end – minister

Kuwait also expects to “soon” resume production in the neutral zone along with Saudi

Kuwait ruler departs to UK on private visit

He is being accompanied by two senior officials

Bahrain, Manama, Cityscape view of Bahrain World Trade Center and Bahrain Financial Harbor

UAE, Saudi and Kuwait affirm support to Bahrain through fiscal programme

Bahrain has projected a state budget gap of $3.5bn in 2018