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KSE indices hold on to slim rise in midday trade

The Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) indices were still in the green zone, but only by a slim rise.

GCC, China to talk investment, oil supply

Hundreds of representatives of public and private sectors from Gulf oil producers and China will converge on Manama this month to discuss mutual investment and Gulf oil supplies to the most populous n[...]

Media watchdog slams fines on Kuwait journalist, MPs

Reporters Without Borders on Wednesday deplored fines a Kuwaiti court imposed on a journalist, two MPs and three dailies for statements deemed offensive to the ruling family and premier.

Kuwait to have nuclear power 'within 7 years'

Kuwait is aiming to have a nuclear power station operational within seven years, according to a report by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).

Arab Banks' Assets Rise to $2.26 Trillion in 2009

The total assets of 420 banks in the Arab world grew 3.57 per cent to $2.26 trillion in 2009 in spite of the unprecedented global financial turbulence, the head of the Union of Arab Banks said on Tuesday.

Kuwaiti market ends in green

Ending a two-day in the red zone, the Kuwaiti market rebounded strongly on Tuesday, both indices recorded remarkable increases.

BMI: Kuwait Defence and Security Report (Mar-10)

Kuwait is slowly recovering from the global crisis aided by an upswing in the oil price, although prospects for anything like a strong recovery in consumer spending remain bleak. Growth is being drive[...]

Legal panel reverses decision on travel ban for debt-hit Kuwaitis

The Legal and Legislative Committee at the Parliament agreed Sunday to nullify a decision on imposing travel bans on Kuwaitis who fail to pay their debts, provided the loaned amount is KD5,000 or less[...]

KFAED grants Syria 28 loans worth $1.1 bln

The Regional Director for the Middle East and East Africa in Kuwait Fund For Arab Economic Development (KFAED) Abdul-Rahman Al-Hashim said that the fund has offered 28 loans to Syria worth in total $1[...]

BMI: Kuwait Food and Drink Report (Feb-10)

Forecast to record a tentative recovery in 2010, Kuwait?s export oriented economy came under strain in 2009 as depressed global sentiment weighed down energy export revenues. Driven by public sector s[...]