Bahrain Leads GCC Finance Talks to Boost Regional Economic Unity

His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, headed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s delegation at the 124th meeting of the Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council...

Kuwait returns to global debt markets with $11.25 billion sovereign bond issuance

Kuwait issues $11.25 billion in sovereign bonds, its first return to global debt markets since 2017. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 2: The State of Kuwait has successfully returned to international debt markets for the first time since 2017, issuing USD 11.25...

Shuwaikh Beach reopens, marks new era for Kuwait’s tourist sites

New Shuwaikh Beach project logo KUWAIT CITY, Oct 2: Kuwait’s Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Abdullatif Al-Mishari and Governor of the Capital Sheikh Abdullah Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah officially...

Kuwaiti Oil Minister: Strong OPEC+ coordination crucial for global energy stability

Kuwaiti Oil Minister Tareq Al-Roumi KUWAIT CITY, Oct 2: Kuwaiti Oil Minister Tareq Al-Roumi on Wednesday emphasized the critical importance of continuous coordination among OPEC+ member countries to maintain stability in global oil markets and...

GCC finance ministers, central bank governors meet with IMF managing director

KUWAIT: Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari took part in the joint meeting of the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries with Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund...

Oman participates in GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee meeting

Kuwait, 2 Oct (ONA) — The Sultanate of Oman participated today in the 124th meeting of the Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee of the GCC States, held in the State of Kuwait. The meeting aimed to discuss several topics geared towards...

Kuwait upgraded to Tier 2 in US trafficking report

By B Izzak & KUNA KUWAIT: Kuwait has been upgraded in the US State Department’s 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report from the Tier 2 Watch List to Tier 2, reflecting what officials described as the country’s tangible progress and collective...

Qatar participates in the 124th meeting of the Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee of GCC Countries

The State of Qatar participated in the 124th meeting of the Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee of the GCC countries, held in the capital of the State of Kuwait. His Excellency Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari led the State of...

Contractors submit $6.35bn of bids for Kuwait oil projects

Companies from Spain and India submitted the lowest offers Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An unrivalled 20-year old archive Exclusive announcements on project news, bids,...

Kuwait issues $11.25bn bonds

KUWAIT: Kuwait announced the issuance of sovereign bonds worth $11.25 billion, divided into three tranches, marking its first successful return to global debt markets since 2017. The issuance attracted overwhelming investor demand and was priced...

Kuwait to partner with China on nation's largest wastewater treatment plant

Kuwait will sign a contract with China in mid-October to build its largest wastewater treatment facility, the North Kabd plant, Zawya reports. The plant will have the capacity to treat up to 1 million cubic meters of wastewater per day, using...

Kuwait Visa Fraud: Officials and Company Owner Held Over 382 Fake Worker Permits

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 1: A detention renewal judge ordered the continued detention of a Kuwaiti company owner, several expatriates, including Egyptians and a Palestinian, and a supervisor and acting manager at the Public Authority for Manpower, all of...

Franklin Templeton expands in Middle East with new Kuwait office

Jenny Johnson and Sandeep Singh Franklin Templeton, one of the world’s largest asset managers, has announced that it is expanding its presence in the Middle East with a new office in Kuwait- Franklin Templeton Global Investors Limited, Kuwait....

Kuwaiti PM representative reaffirms commitment to dialogue, regional security

Representing His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah stressed Wednesday that Kuwait's participation in Munich Security Conference...

Kuwait's ranking improves in the US Trafficking in Persons report

Public Prosecution: Kuwait's anti-human trafficking ranking boost reflects legislative and executive efforts. Kuwait's position improves in the US Trafficking in Persons report, moving from Tier 2 Watch List to Tier 2. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 1: Kuwait...

Kuwait and Turkey seek to unlock shared potential of bilateral ties

Business leaders discuss possible investment opportunities at Turkish Embassy event KUWAIT: The Turkish Embassy in Kuwait hosted an exclusive reception this week, welcoming Ahmet Burak Daglioglu, President of the Turkish Presidency Investment and...

SMDP: An Economic Game Changer?

In the aftermath of the Pulwama attack, India blamed Pakistan and went into overdrive by engaging along the Line of Control (LOC) in Kashmir. India further escalated the skirmishes by launching air strikes in Kashmir. Pakistan retaliated, and an...

Kuwait launches 'Pink Lifebuoy' breast cancer awareness campaign

Breast Cancer Awareness exhibition tour by CAN officials. KUWAIT CITY, Oct 1: Kuwait’s National Cancer Awareness Campaign (CAN) launched the "Pink Lifebuoy" breast cancer awareness campaign on Wednesday, aiming to boost health education and...

Kuwait: KPC's pavilion underscores petroleum sector's importance in global energy landscape

MANAMA - Kuwait's Petroleum Corporation (KPC) pavilion at the International Refining and Petrochemicals Conference in Manama highlighted the importance of the oil sector in Kuwait and its pivotal role in driving economic development and...

Kuwait returns to global debt markets with $11bn bond issue

Image: Getty Images Kuwait, a top oil producer, raised $11.25bn from a three-part bond sale, drawing hefty investor demand for its first US dollar issue since 2017 in a strong return to global debt markets after years of domestic political...