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Joint statement between Uzbekistan and KuwaitUpon the kind invitation of President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov, His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait paid a four-day official visit to the ...
Source : topix.net | 24-Jul-2008 18:52
Bedoun blackmails Kuwaiti boy for KD 15,000 over 5 years
Kuwait : The father of a 20-year-old Kuwaiti citizen reportedly alleged that a Bedoun friend of his son has been extorting and threatening his child for five years within which he collected a sum of KD 15,000, ...
Source : topix.net | 24-Jul-2008 10:35
Deputy Speaker proposes alternative to sponsorship
KUWAIT CITY : Deputy Speaker of the Parliament MP Roudhan Al-Roudhan on Sunday expressed his regret over the fact that "a large number of expatriates in Kuwait are being treated in a manner that soils the ...
Source : topix.net | 22-Jul-2008 13:47
Arab council to present four projects during Kuwait meet
CAIRO : The Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for the Environment on Saturday decided to present four projects to the Arab economic and social development summit to be held in Kuwait early next year after ...
Source : topix.net | 20-Jul-2008 13:23
Travel docus still not issued to 2 Kuwaitis in India
KUWAIT CITY : MP Dr Ali Al-Hajri looked into the case of two Kuwaiti youths, who were imprisoned in Kerala, India for four days due to an argument with the authorities while on board a ship, reports Al-Watan ...
Source : topix.net | 19-Jul-2008 21:25
Kuwait calls for capitalising on ties to safeguard Arab national security
CAIRO : Visiting Kuwaiti First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr.
Source : topix.net | 19-Jul-2008 13:10
Cars bought in Kuwait used for terror activities: report
Kuwait : Ten cars with Kuwaiti registration plates, which allegedly entered other GCC countries through Nuwaiseeb border under legal procedures, were used in various crimes including terrorist activities, ...
Source : topix.net | 17-Jul-2008 13:08
Kuwaitis end up in Kerala prison
KUWAIT CITY : Two Kuwaitis, who embarked on a journey to Kerala, India, ended up in jail for four days, reports Al-Watan Arabic daily.
Source : topix.net | 16-Jul-2008 11:45
Powers pressure on Iran unjustified; US forces should withdraw
KUWAIT CITY : The current situation in the region is a result of the intensified but unjustified efforts of the US and other western countries to deal with the Iranian nuclear file, Parliament Speaker Jassem ...
Source : topix.net | 15-Jul-2008 11:31
Pakistanis fight over KD 20; Whisky seized from Kuwaitis
Kuwait : A Special Anti-Narcotics Squad apprehended two Kuwaiti citizens with five bottles of whisky at Salmiya on Friday, reports Al-Qabas daily.
Source : topix.net | 13-Jul-2008 11:13
Masiya Successfully Executes Fuel Cell Trial at Wataniya Telecom
Yet another entry has been added to Masiya's list of ground-breaking success stories; thrusting the company to a new level of achievement and fortifying its status as a competent regional force to be reckoned ...
Source : topix.net | 12-Jul-2008 11:59
Women's affairs panel asks govt to submit final vision on 'housing'
KUWAIT CITY : The Women and Family Affairs Committee in the Parliament has asked the government, represented by the Ministry of Housing Affairs, to submit its final vision on Kuwait's housing issues, ...
Source : topix.net | 10-Jul-2008 11:50
17,593 students pass high school exams held recently
KUWAIT CITY : As many as 17,593 students passed the high school exams held recently, says Al-Seyassah. The top 50 list in the science stream included 33 Egyptians, 5 Jordanians, 5 Syrians, 3 Palestinians, 3 ...
Source : topix.net | 08-Jul-2008 11:37
Several fires reported as Kuwait sizzles in grip of heat wave
KUWAIT CITY : The blazing heat caused several fires in the country, but no casualties were reported, says Al-Watan Arabic daily.
Source : topix.net | 06-Jul-2008 11:32
MP profile getting to know you - Saad Ali Al-Rasheedi
RASHEEDI is an MP from the 4th Constituency. He was born in 1965 and holds a high school degree.
Source : topix.net | 05-Jul-2008 15:26
Khorafi faults US sitting at rights panel session
KUWAIT CITY : MPs should refrain from jumping to conclusions on the recount of votes in some constituencies as the Constitutional Court has yet to issue its final verdict on the petitions filed by a number of ...
Source : topix.net | 03-Jul-2008 15:25
Path Solutions appointed as trusted vendor by Kuwait Finance House (Malaysia) Berhad
Kuwait Finance House Malaysia Berhad, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kuwait Finance House has appointed Path Solutions to be its trusted and key IT partner for the supply of its Treasury solution needs.
Source : topix.net | 01-Jul-2008 15:14
Kuwaitis conclude training on election practices in US
WASHINGTON : A Kuwaiti delegation concluded on Thursday an intensive 10-day training program in Washington DC that focused on strengthening democratic election practices in the Middle East.
Source : topix.net | 01-Jul-2008 07:05
Eye on sleeper terror cells
KUWAIT CITY : Minister of Interior Sheikh Jaber Al-Khaled Al-Sabah has admitted the presence of sleeper terrorist cells in the country, but added "our security forces are fully ready to deter them and we are ...
Source : topix.net | 30-Jun-2008 08:36
MP profile getting to know you - Mohammad Hayif Al-Mutairi
Mohammad Hayif Al-Mutairi - 4th Constituency - MOHAMMAD HAYIF AL-MUTAIRI is a first-time MP from the 4th Constituency.
Source : topix.net | 28-Jun-2008 08:32
The Hummer Golf Car
The Middle East is trully about luxury. Not only do we make it a point to drive the best cars but also the best golf carts too.
Source : topix.net | 26-Jun-2008 08:06
Drugs for sale at 'market'
Kuwait : Police arrested two Kuwaitis for trafficking in drugs in the Friday Market and referred them to authorities, reports Al-Rai daily.
Source : topix.net | 24-Jun-2008 08:05
The extraordinary lies about the need for building refineries...
According to the BBC there have been 24, yes TWENTY-FOUR refinery closings in America between 1995 and 2001: In 2001, Senator Ron Wyden authored a comprehensive report on the state of the US refining industry.
Source : topix.net | 22-Jun-2008 08:01
50 lawyers offer to represent IHRS in case against US govt
KUWAIT CITY : Fifty Kuwaiti lawyers have volunteered to represent the Islamic Heritage Revival Society in the case which has been filed against the US government to cancel its decision to freeze the assets of ...
Source : topix.net | 20-Jun-2008 07:53
Kuwait Speaker criticises US over charity freeze
KUWAIT : A US decision to freeze the assets of a Kuwaiti charity could harm its relations with its key Gulf Arab ally, Kuwait's Parliament Speaker said on Sunday.
Source : topix.net | 18-Jun-2008 07:48
MPs target inflation
KUWAIT : Kuwaiti lawmakers piled pressure on the government on Monday to raise state salaries and secure affordable food supplies when it unveils an action plan to battle record inflation.
Source : topix.net | 16-Jun-2008 05:38
MPs to debate debt relief, pay
KUWAIT : Kuwait's Parliament agreed on Tuesday to discuss an increase in state salaries, setting it on a possible collision course with the new government that is battling to curb record inflation.
Source : topix.net | 14-Jun-2008 05:12
MP profile getting to know you - Ali Al-Deqbasi
Ali Al-Deqbasi - 4th Constituency - ALI AL-DEQBASI, represents the 4th Constituency, Farwaniya.
Source : topix.net | 12-Jun-2008 05:08
Kuwait starts visa stamping of Indian domestic workers
KUWAIT CITY : Kuwait has resumed stamping visas of Indian domestic workers after India agreed to adopt a work contract based on Kuwaiti model, thus ending a nearly six months of standoff, says Abu Khaled, the ...
Source : topix.net | 10-Jun-2008 04:43
Indian Maid 'sorceress' nabbed ; Syrian caught stealing batteries
Kuwait : Police have arrested an unidentified Syrian man for stealing batteries from trucks parked in the Industrial Shuwaikh Area, reports Arrouiah daily.
Source : topix.net | 08-Jun-2008 04:39
Chinese president appoints new ambassadors
Chinese President Hu Jintao has appointed seven new ambassadors in accordance with the decisions adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature.
Source : topix.net | 06-Jun-2008 04:36
Panel vows pursuit of expat rights
KUWAIT CITY : Focusing on the needs and rights of expatriates is one of the priorities of the parliamentary Human Rights Committee in this legislative round, MP Roudhan Al-Roudhan said after the panel met for ...
Source : topix.net | 05-Jun-2008 19:04
MP profile getting to know you - Jamaan Dhaher Al-Harbash
Jamaan Dhaher Al-Harbash - 2nd Constituency - MP JAMAAN DHAHER AL-HARBASH was born in 1970 and holds a PhD in Islamic Ideology.
Source : topix.net | 03-Jun-2008 18:46
Virgin Atlantic announces the appointment of Dnata Travel as its...
Virgin Atlantic Airways announced today that they have appointed Dnata Travel as its off line General Sales Agent in the State of Kuwait.
Source : topix.net | 01-Jun-2008 18:34
MP profile getting to know you - Dr Ali Al-Omair
Dr Ali Al-Omair 11th Constituency Dr Ali Al-Omair has been elected to the Parliament for the second time.
Source : topix.net | 30-May-2008 18:17
Bangladeshi Cable thief caught
Kuwait : The Jahra police have arrested a Bangladeshi man for stealing electric cables from buildings under construction, reports Arrouiah daily.
Source : topix.net | 28-May-2008 18:09
'Friends' rape Arab youth; Municipality staffer beaten
Kuwait : Police are looking for three Kuwaitis who allegedly kidnapped and raped a 17-year-old Arab youth, reports Al-Rai daily.
Source : topix.net | 26-May-2008 17:43
Mp profile getting to know you; Waleed Al-Tabtabaei
An advocate of Islamic Sharia, Waleed Al-Tabtabaei is among MPs who sought the amendment of Article 2 of the Constitution to make Islamic Sharia the main essence of the Constitution.
Source : topix.net | 24-May-2008 17:27
Kuwait to host Made in Italy at the Avenues
Under the patronage of the Italian embassy in Kuwait, the Italian Trade Commission is to put on a showcase of Italian products and art at the 'Made in Italy at the Avenues' event that will be launched on 29 ...
Source : topix.net | 22-May-2008 17:25
Amir accepts Cabinet resignation ... New Assembly to sit June 1
"In line with the will of Your Highness expressed in the Amiri Decree dated on March 6, 2007, I have shouldered the responsibility of leading the Cabinet during the recent sensitive period of time"
KUWAIT CITY : The Kuwaiti Cabinet resigned on Monday after parliamentary polls saw radical Islamists make a strong showing and a veteran Islamist MP called for a new prime minister to be appointed. via Arab Times
Source : topix.net | 20-May-2008 17:18
Kuwaitis elect parliament Sat hoping to end political turmoil
"Let's vote for wisdom, reason, and programs. Let's end the deterioration of our country"
KUWAIT CITY : Kuwaitis head to the polls Saturday to choose a parliament they hope will be able to work with the royal family controlled Cabinet to end a period of political stagnation in this oil-rich US ally. via Arab Times
Source : topix.net | 18-May-2008 17:10
Citi Arranges a USD 320 Million Syndicated Term Loan Facility for...
KUFPEC today announced that it had closed a USD 320 Million five-year syndicated loan arranged by Citibank, N.A. . The deal marked the debut debt capital markets transaction for KUFPEC. via WebWire
Source : topix.net | 16-May-2008 16:58
Kuwait Finance House (Singapore) Pte Ltd commences fund management operations
Kuwait Finance House Berhad is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Kuwait Finance House Pte Ltd has submitted a notice, on 18 March 2008, to the Monetary Authority of Singapore in regards to ... via AME Info
Source : topix.net | 14-May-2008 16:31
NBK to participate in the WEF on the Middle East in Sharm El-Sheikh
National Bank of Kuwait announced that it will be participating with a high ranking delegation in the World Economic Forum on the Middle East 2008 to be held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, from 18-20 May 2008. via AME Info
Source : topix.net | 12-May-2008 16:22
Interior goes undercover to catch vote-buyers
"Citizens belonging to the age group 18 to 21 years comprise 30 per cent of the Kuwaiti population of the nation, hence, they should be allowed to vote in compliance with the tenets of real democracy"
KUWAIT CITY : The Ministry of Interior has deployed a number of undercover agents in various governorates to root out the vote-buying phenomenon, reliable sources told the Arab Times. via Arab Times
Source : topix.net | 10-May-2008 16:21
Criminalize discrimination among citizens
KUWAIT : Khalid Al-Shatti, candidate of the First Constituency for the upcoming Kuwait National Assembly polls, called on the next parliament to adopt a law that criminalizes discrimination among citizens. via Arab Times
Source : topix.net | 08-May-2008 16:18