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— National Anthem of Kuwait
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US, UK bar laptop carry-ons from some Middle Eastern, North African flights
The U.S. and British governments, citing unspecified threats, are barring passengers on some international flights from mostly Middle Eastern and North African countries from bringing laptops, tablets, electronic games and other devices on board in carry-on bags.Passengers flying to the United States from 10 airports in eight countries will be allowed only ...
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Updated (7): Terror in London - 5 dead in vehicle, knife attack near British Parliament
A knife-wielding man went on a deadly rampage at the heart of Britain's seat of power Wednesday, mowing down pedestrians on London's Westminster Bridge before stabbing an armed police officer to death inside the gates of Parliament. Five people were killed, including the attacker, and about 20 others were injured.Lawmakers, lords, staff ...
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Foreign Minister visits Kuwait
Foreign Minister George W. Vella has had talks in Kuwait with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al Sabah. Dr Vella underlined the need to intensify dialogue between the Gulf Cooperation Countries and the Mediterranean region. Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al Sabah confirmed his participation at ...
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Desperate humanitarian situation for about 750,000 civilians in western Mosul
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: IraqSince military operations began on 19 February, some 8,000 people have fled western Mosul and surrounding villages to locations south of Mosul city, arriving often exhausted and dehydrated. Highlights • Since military operations in western Mosul began on 19 February, approximately 8,000 people ...
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Des résultats en hausse en 2016
AGB lancera prochainement de nouveaux produits destinés aux professionnels (leasing-pro) et aux particuliers (Crédit Tes’hilat, crédit Sayarati, Epargne Start & Smart). Gulf Bank Algeria (AGB), une banque de droit algérien contrôlée par le holding d’investissement Kuwait Projects Company (KIPCO), a réalisé de solides performances financières durant l’exercice 2016 en dépit ...
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US soldier commits suicide at Kuwait base
An American soldier stationed in Kuwait shot and killed himself on Thursday at a US military base in the oil-rich Gulf state, the interior ministry said. The ministry said in a statement on its Twitter account that the soldier, whose name was not given, used his personal gun to kill ...
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Paul Sies appointed Air Malta’s New Chief Commercial Officer
Air Malta has appointed Paul Sies as Chief Commercial Officer. Paul takes his position with immediate effect and will be responsible for leading all commercial activity on a day-to-day basis. Paul joins Air Malta with a strong track record after having worked for over 25 years at senior management level ...
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Updated - Watch: Turkish media run 'selfie' video of alleged nightclub gunman
Turkish media on Tuesday ran a "selfie video" of a man they say is the gunman who killed 39 people, most of them foreigners, at an Istanbul nightclub.The video broadcast on Turkish television shows the alleged gunman filming himself with a cellphone at Istanbul's Taksim square. It wasn't immediately clear ...
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CERF: Donors pledge US$273 million to support urgent aid
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: WorldIn the past two years, about 70 per cent of CERF’s funding has been allocated (or targeted) to humanitarian operations that support displaced people and the communities hosting them. (New York, 13 December 2016): Today the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) ...
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Il Qatar riforma il sistema di reclutamento dei lavoratori stranieri.
Il Qatar riforma il sistema di reclutamento dei lavoratori stranieri. Il 13 dicembre entra in vigore nell’emirato una nuova legge sul lavoro che abolisce la discussa kafala, il sistema in base al quale il datore di lavoro faceva da sponsor ai lavoratori immigrati, che poi non avevano il permesso di ...
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Lord Mayor of London Andrew Parmley to visit Malta
The Lord Mayor of London, Dr. Andrew Parmley, will be visiting Malta this week to discuss the virtues of a strong economic partnership between Malta and the City of London. The Lord Mayor will be accompanied by a delegation from the British Bankers Association, and the Chairman of Commonwealth Enterprise ...
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“Forgotten” Yemen crisis requires robust and sustained support
Source: European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations Country: YemenJean-Louis De Brouwer, the director for Europe, Eastern Neighbourhood and the Middle East for EU Humanitarian Aid, gives his impressions after a fact-finding mission in war-torn Yemen.Jean-Louis De Brouwer, the director for Europe, Eastern Neighbourhood and the Middle ...
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Editorial: Malta is the only EU country not in the anti-Isis coalition
A full, three-hour long debate in the House on Thursday about the Budget vote for the Foreign Ministry did not tackle, except fleetingly, the elephant in the Chamber: Malta is the only EU country not in the anti-Isis coalition.According to the US State Department, the participants in the coalition are ...
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Marketing Internazionale
Doing business in Kuwait: advantages and disadvantages
The State of Kuwait is the world's eighth biggest exporter and the tenth largest producer of oil with a small land mass of 20,000 square kilometers and 4.2 million population, is a viable destination for foreign investment.Geopolitical position of Kuwait in the northern Arabian Gulf bordering three major markets of ...
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Kuwait central bank governor defends country’s finance laws
Mohammad Yousef Al Hashel dismisses claims from Kuwait Commercial Bank of ‘restrictive’ regulation
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Kuwait finance chief says wage bill review is needed
Senior official at finance ministry speaks out after Saudi Arabia announced cuts to ministers' salaries, perks
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Algeria-Kuwait Joint Commitee, an opportunity to boost economic cooperation
ALGIERS- Kuwait's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of Oil Anas Khaled Al Saleh said Tuesday that the forthcoming meeting of the Algerian-Kuwaiti Joint Committee, to take place in Algiers on Thursday, would be an opportunity to "boost economic cooperation between the two countries." "We are ...
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Sellal calls for solutions ensuring oil market stability
ALGIERS- Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal expressed, Tuesday in Algiers during his discussions with Kuwait's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of Oil Anas Khaled Al-Saleh, the expectations of the countries concerned for "solutions ensuring oil market stability and harmonious development of all countries," said the Prime ...
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Despite Israeli concerns, US set to OK fighter jet sales to Qatar, Kuwait
The sales stalled amid concerns that equipment sent to Gulf Arab states would be used against Israel.
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During July alone, UNICEF granted access to safe water to more than 32,000 people
Source: UN Children's Fund Country: YemenDespite challenges in humanitarian access, particularly in Taiz governorate and border locations, UNICEF and partners continued providing supplies across the country. Highlights: Yemen’s situation is negatively impacted by halt in the peace negotiation, ongoing hostilities and worsening economic situation. The escalated conflict, higher prices of fuel and basic ...
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UN, Iran raise concerns over renewed Yemen violence
Source: Agence France-Presse Country: Yemen"The reported escalation in fighting exacerbates the already dire humanitarian and human rights situation and the suffering of the Yemeni people," said UN deputy spokesman in New York.Sanaa, Yemen | AFP | Wednesday 8/10/2016 - 18:26 GMT Saudi-led coalition warplanes launched fresh air strikes against Shiite rebels ...