Emir’s initiative follows years of political tensions that have stymied efforts to diversify the country’s oil-reliant economy and promote foreign investment
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Video: Who is Kuwait’s new Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Kuwait swore in their new Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah at the National Assembly in Kuwait City last week.
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In pictures: Kuwait celebrates 59th National Day
Kuwait celebrations its national day under the wise leadership of H.H. Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah that is working to develop a plan to build vital projects that would help making Kuwait an international financial and commercial center.
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Kuwait emir leaves US hospital after ‘reassuring’ medical check-ups
Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was forced to cancel a meeting with Donald Trump earlier this week
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Kuwait ruler in US hospital for ‘tests’, Trump meeting postponed
Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah had been seen in public the week before during Muslim prayers and appeared in good health
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Gallery: Kuwaiti divers prepare for annual pearl diving festival
The annual pearl diving festival with aim of preserving the national heritage and enabling the young generation get a sense as how life used to be in Kuwait, where the natives managed to survive despite the difficulties.
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Emir of Kuwait calls for GCC to ‘be cautious’
Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah emphasised national unity in turbulent times
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Kuwait ‘happy’ to encourage more Chinese businesses, says Emir
The volume of trade between Kuwait and China exceeded $12 billion in 2017
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Kuwait jails lawmakers, activists for storming parliament
The night-time storming of parliament in November 2011 came after a protest against then prime minister Sheikh Nasser Mohammed al-Sabah over corruption allegations
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Kuwait minister eyes support for economic reform programme
Finance minister Nayef Al-Hajraf says state fund is under pressure due to growing budget expenditure
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Revealed: Kuwait’s Northern Gulf Gateway mega project
Development aims to add $220bn to GDP, create up to 400,000 jobs and attract 3-5m tourists per year
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Lebanon president on first Gulf trip since PM crisis
Aoun visit follows a tense standoff between Lebanon and heavyweight Saudi Arabia
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Kuwait’s ruler reappoints PM following resignations
Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Sabah is asked to form new cabinet amid latest politicial turmoil
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Kuwait cabinet resigns after no-confidence vote
Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Monday accepted his government’s resignation
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Kuwait seeks to boost US investments during state visit
Kuwait hopes to attract billions of dollars of US private investment during a state visit to Washington this week
