World / Gulf

Kuwait firm in talks to distribute vaccines around the world 16 Nov 2020 - 10:37 am

Kuwait’s Agility Public Warehousing Co. is in close discussions with producers of Covid-19 vaccines and governments to help distribute the shots when they...

Bahrain's Sheikh Khalifa, world's longest-serving prime minister, dies 11 Nov 2020 - 12:24 pm

DUBAI: Bahrain's Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman al Khalifa, the world's longest-serving prime minister has died, the royal palace announced on Wednesday. Sheikh Khalifa,...

Strategic dialogue with the US discussed Gulf crisis: Kuwaiti Minister 10 Nov 2020 - 10:53 am

Kuwait: Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait for Americas Affairs HE Hamad Al Mashaan confirmed that the fourth round of the strategic...

Emirates airline asks some pilots to take 12 months unpaid leave 04 Nov 2020 - 03:20 pm

DUBAI: Emirates airline is asking some pilots to take a year of unpaid leave as it seeks to cut costs due to the...

Oman income tax expected in 2022 in fiscal shake-up: Report 02 Nov 2020 - 01:07 pm

Dubai: Oman expects to introduce an income tax on high earners in 2022, the finance ministry said in a 2020-2024 economic plan, new...

Sultan of Oman approves fiscal plan to diversify revenue 22 Oct 2020 - 11:21 am

Dubai: Oman's Sultan has approved a medium-term fiscal plan to make government finances sustainable, state media said on Thursday, as the coronavirus crisis...

Kuwait PM: We will continue efforts to end Gulf crisis 21 Oct 2020 - 09:31 am

Doha: Prime Minister of Kuwait H E Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al Hamad Al Sabah yesterday stressed that his country will continue its efforts...

Kuwait calls for pressuring Israel to stop settlement activities 20 Oct 2020 - 12:40 pm

New York: The State of Kuwait has called for ending the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, urging the international community to pressure Israel...

Kuwait Crown Prince takes constitutional oath before Amir 08 Oct 2020 - 11:23 am

Kuwait: Kuwait Crown Prince HH Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah took constitutional oath before Kuwait Amir HH Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah...

Kuwait names Sheikh Meshal as new crown prince: KUNA 07 Oct 2020 - 10:45 am

Kuwait's new ruler Amir H H Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah on Wednesday named Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah...

Kuwait's cabinet hands in resignation, Amir asks PM to prepare for election: KUNA 06 Oct 2020 - 11:34 am

Kuwait: Kuwait's new Amir has asked the Gulf state's cabinet to carry on its duties and prepare for an election after Prime Minister...

Kuwait's new Amir takes oath, calls for unity 30 Sep 2020 - 12:03 pm

Kuwait: Kuwait's new Amir was sworn in at parliament on Wednesday as the country prepared to lay to rest late ruler H H...

H H Sheikh Nawaf named Amir of Kuwait 29 Sep 2020 - 08:29 pm

Doha: His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah has been named the Amir of Kuwait after the passing of the late Amir H H...

Kuwait Amir passed away, reports state TV 29 Sep 2020 - 04:49 pm

Doha: Kuwait Amir H H Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah died, state TV reported. “With great sadness and sorrow, we announce to the...

Oman to resume international flights on Oct. 1: Aviation authority 24 Sep 2020 - 11:58 am

Dubai: Oman said on Thursday it will resume scheduled international flights on Oct. 1 with strict measures to protect the country and aviation...

UAE's Habtoor Group plans to open office in Israel 20 Sep 2020 - 04:10 pm

ABU DHABI, UAE: Dubai conglomerate Al-Habtoor Group said Sunday it plans to open a representative office in Israel, days after the United Arab...

Oman to open air traffic for international flights from Oct 1 07 Sep 2020 - 06:26 pm

Muscat: The Omani Supreme Committee in charge of examining the mechanism of dealing with developments resulting from the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19)...