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Kuwaiti oil tanker arrives in Lebanon under energy agreement
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIRUT, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- The first Kuwaiti oil tanker arrived in Lebanese territorial waters on Saturday under a deal to supply Lebanon with urgently needed fuel for its power plants, according to the office of Lebanon's energy minister. Under...
If KPC splits its 10 ‘K’ subsidiaries, will it be better for the Kuwaiti oil industry?
Arab Times
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August 23, 2025
This is a very theoretical assumption, yet it is in the right direction. With more decentralization, the chief executive officer (CEO) will be given the space and time needed to oversee the overall performance of all 10 ‘K’ oil companies -- each...
Kuwaiti Women Allowed Property Ownership Under 3 Main Conditions
Arab Times
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August 23, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 23: The Kuwait Jurists Association organized a real estate discussion panel titled “Real Estate in the Eyes of Women”, to explore real estate ownership as a foundation of family housing and social stability, rather than merely a...
Kuwait waters deliver fresh seafood windfall to markets
Arab Times
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August 23, 2025
Kuwait’s Fishermen’s Union sets plans to stabilize the seafood market by importing fish at cost. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 23: The seafood markets in the country were witnessing a boom with an unprecedented influx of shrimp and fish this month, considering...
Kuwait breaks ‘poison’ chain
Arab Times
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August 23, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 23: The Drug Control General Department (DCGD) in the Interior Ministry – under the leadership of DCGD Director Brigadier General Mohammad Qabazard and Deputy Director Brigadier General Sheikh Hamad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, and with...
Kuwait Dismantles Illegal Markets, Shuts Shops In Jleeb & Khaitan Sweep
Arab Times
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August 23, 2025
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 23: As part of ongoing efforts to combat violations and negative practices, the Criminal Security Sector, under the direct supervision of His Excellency Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of...
85 Kuwaiti youth level up at gaming bootcamp
Kuwait Times
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August 23, 2025
KUWAIT: An intensive eight-day video game programming bootcamp has helped strengthen the presence of Kuwaiti youth in the global gaming industry, the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters said Saturday. “The success of the intensive...
Kuwaiti Dinar to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- August 23, 2025
ARY News
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August 23, 2025
Kuwait City/Karachi, August 23, 2025 – The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) has recorded a slight uptick against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), reaching 921.68 PKR today in open market trading, as reported at 5:14 PM PST. This follows a recent high of 926.79 PKR...
Kuwait Municipality urges compliance with safety standards in construction
Arab Times
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August 23, 2025
Kuwait Municipality urges strict safety compliance in construction sites. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 23: The Kuwait Municipality emphasized the importance of ensuring a healthy and safe work environment for laborers and implementing safety standards in...
Kuwait’s 135 listed companies see profits decline to KWD 1.24 billion
Arab Times
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August 23, 2025
135 listed firms on the Kuwait Stock Exchange report KWD 1.24 bln profits in the first half of 2025, down 13.7%. KUWAIT CITY, Aug 23: A total of 135 companies listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) reported combined net profits of KWD 1.243...
Lebanon thanks Kuwait as first oil shipment arrives for power plants
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International)
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Lebanon received its first oil tanker from Kuwait on Saturday, part of the country’s pledge to supply 132,000 metric tons of gas oil to support electricity production at Électricité du Liban’s power plants. According to a statement from the office...
Kuwait bets big on Vision 2035: $32 bln investment and 50,000 jobs to reshape the nation
The Arabian Stories
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August 23, 2025
KUWAIT CITY : Kuwait has unveiled one of the most ambitious economic transformation drives in its history, announcing a sweeping package of 124 megaprojects valued at KD 10 billion (USD 32.6 billion) under the New Kuwait 2035 Vision. The programme...
Kuwait Airways, STC sign strategic cooperation deal
GCC Business News
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August 23, 2025
Kuwait Airways and Kuwait Telecommunications Company (STC) have signed a protocol to promote their cooperation in several fields, mainly telecommunications and aviation, and to exchange integrated and innovative services. Kuwait Airways Chairman...
Kuwait inflation alert: Consumer prices rise 2.39% in July 2025 amid climbing costs of essentials
The Times of India
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Consumer Price Index in Kuwait rose 2.39% year-on-year in July 2025/Image: File Kuwait’s consumer price index (CPI) recorded a significant increase of 2.39% in July 2025 compared to the same month the previous year, according to data from the...
National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (NASDAQ:NESR) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Insider Monkey
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August 23, 2025
National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (NASDAQ:NESR) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript August 22, 2025 Operator: Greetings, and welcome to the NESR Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Call. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference...
Kuwait's Economy Bounces Back in Q1 – Will Foreign Investment Be Key to Sustained Growth?
Arab Times
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August 22, 2025
Kuwait’s economy experienced some substantial growth in the first quarter of 2025, with a 1% year-on-year increase in real GDP. According to the National Bank of Kuwait, this marks a return to positive territory after seven consecutive quarters of...
Spinneys Expands Gulf Footprint With Kuwait Entry
MENAFN
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Supermarket operator Spinneys has confirmed its expansion into Kuwait through a strategic joint venture with retail powerhouse Alshaya Group. Under the agreement, Spinneys will retain a 51 per...
Kuwait toxic alcohol tragedy: Repatriation of deceased Nepalis begin
República
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KATHMANDU, Aug 22: Kuwait has started returning the bodies of 12 Nepalis who died after consuming toxic alcohol in the Islamic state. In total, 23 people died and over 160 were seriously ill after consuming illegal alcohol laced with methanol in...
Meet 8 women leaders in construction that are rewriting the rules of success
Architectural Digest India
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August 23, 2025
Speaking on the state of the industry and the gender imbalance, she says: “While more women are entering the construction and engineering sectors in Kuwait, leadership remains predominantly male. Still, I see promising signs. As a regular judge at...
Kuwait to create 50,000 jobs under its Vision 2035 plan
ETHRWorld EMEA
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August 22, 2025
Kuwait to create 50,000 jobs under Vision 2035 planKuwait is accelerating development projects by aligning economic diplomacy with domestic reforms, aiming to drive private sector participation and workforce growth under the New Kuwait 2035...