After the cancellation of two UK performances with the Israeli musician Dudu Tassa, Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood has said that they “dread the weaponisation of this cancellation by reactionary figures as much as we lament its celebration by some …
Kuwaiti Citizen’s Detention Extended in Mutlaa Wife Murder Case The detention renewal judge has ruled to extend until May 18, 2025 the custody of the Kuwaiti citizen accused of murdering his wife in the Mutla’a desert. The suspect is facing grave charges …
Qatar’s economic growth is expected to broadly steady this year before accelerating sharply in 2026, according to National Bank of Kuwait.In its latest ‘Economic Insight’, NBK said Qatar’s fiscal accounts are expected to show surplus and public debt to …
Firefighters Swiftly Contain House Fire in Salmiya, Prevent Major Damage A residential house in Salmiya caught fire on Monday afternoon, prompting an immediate response from the Kuwait Fire Force. Firefighting teams from the Al-Bidaa and Salmiya centers …
Kuwaiti Customs Inspectors Jailed for Embezzling Seized Tobacco from Airport Cargo Facility In a recent verdict by the Kuwaiti Criminal Court, presided over by Counselor Nayef Al-Dahoum, three customs inspectors and one accomplice have been sentenced to …
Dubai led the stock markets in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region in April 2025, driven by strong performances in the real estate and banking sectors. Dubai’s equity index gained 4.1% during the month, while other Gulf markets had a mixed …
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A Dubai-based Indian-origin business tycoon has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of financial crimes, including money laundering. Balvinder Singh Sahni, more popularly known as Abu Sabah, was handed the jail term by Dubai’s …
Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday helped by a rebound in oil prices while investors awaited the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting. Oil - a catalyst for the Gulf's financial markets - gained more than $1 per barrel, …
The turbulent conditions, driven by strong winds carrying dust and debris, are expected to persist into Tuesday and possibly through the week’s end in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Syria and Iraq, according to meteorological …
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