Asian shooting meet loses Olympic qualifier status
IOC has stripped the Asian Shooting Championship of its status as a qualifying tournament for the Olympics.
Oct 30, 2015, 17:33 PM IST
Court allows RK Pachauri to travel to Kuwait and Somalia
A Delhi court has granted permission to former TERI director general RK Pachauri, facing sexual harassment allegations, to visit Kuwait and Somalia to attend conferences from November 1 to 7.
Oct 30, 2015, 13:54 PM IST
Blow to Indian shooters as Kuwait event stripped of Olympic status
Kuwait had denied a visa to Israeli Yair Davidovich who was due to supervise the event.
Oct 30, 2015, 10:15 AM IST
Kuwaiti emir warns budget down 60% on low oil prices
Kuwait's ruler warned Tuesday his nation's revenue is down some 60 percent due to low global oil prices, urging citizens of this tiny country to be prepared for any economic reforms.
Oct 27, 2015, 21:39 PM IST
Blast hits mosque in Saudi Arabia; at least three dead, 12 injured: Reports
At least three people were killed and 12 others injured in a blast on Monday that hit a mosque in the Saudi city of Najran, Al Arabiya reported.
Oct 26, 2015, 23:07 PM IST
FIFA suspends Kuwaiti association in dispute over sports law
FIFA has suspended Kuwait's football association over government interference.
Oct 17, 2015, 08:28 AM IST
Kuwait signs $13 bn contracts for new refinery
The deal comes as Kuwait, a key oil producer, moves to modernise its energy facilities and boost its refining capabilities.
Oct 14, 2015, 02:17 AM IST
Sushma Swaraj meets Gulf Cooperation Council ministers
India continued its mission to cement ties with the Arab world as External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held talks with her counterparts from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Oct 01, 2015, 10:23 AM IST
Kuwait bails four suspects in Iran-linked cell
Kuwait`s lower court Tuesday bailed four suspected members of a 26-member cell accused of plotting attacks on the Gulf state in collaboration with Iran and the Shiite group Hezbollah.
Sep 29, 2015, 18:28 PM IST
Kuwait sentences 7 to death for Shiite mosque bombing
A Kuwaiti court sentenced seven men to death on Tuesday, five of them in absentia, for their roles in a deadly Shiite mosque bombing claimed by the Islamic State group, killing 26 people including two Indians.
Sep 15, 2015, 20:40 PM IST
Kuwait court sentences 7 to death for Shiite mosque bombing
A Kuwaiti court sentenced seven people to death on Tuesday, five of them in absentia, for their roles in a deadly Shiite mosque bombing claimed by the Islamic State group.
Sep 15, 2015, 13:35 PM IST
Indian Naval ships visit Kuwait
Indian Naval ships INS Deepak and INS Tabar entered Kuwait today as part of a month-long deployment in the Gulf to enhance bilateral ties and engage in naval exercises with friendly regional navies.
Sep 13, 2015, 17:01 PM IST
Kuwait signs $385 mn solar energy project
Kuwait signed a contract worth 116 million dinars ($385 million) with Spain`s TSK Group on Thursday for a 50 megawatt solar energy project as part of its renewable energy drive.
Sep 10, 2015, 17:35 PM IST
Air India to dry lease 14 Airbus A320 planes from Kuwait
National carrier Air India would dry lease 14 Airbus A320 planes from a Kuwaiti lessor as it seeks to replace its ageing narrow-body fleet with new fuel efficient planes.
Jun 14, 2015, 17:09 PM IST
Oil falls more than $1 as Middle East supply fears ease
Oil prices fell more than $1 a barrel on Friday as worries receded over the threat of disruptions to Middle East supplies due to Saudi Arabia-led air strikes in Yemen.
Mar 27, 2015, 16:53 PM IST
Oil falls to $55 as Kuwait comments refocus on oversupply
Brent had rallied by more than $2 a barrel on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve indicated it would raise U.S. interest rates slower than previously thought, overshadowing data showing U.S. crude stocks at a record level.
Mar 19, 2015, 17:46 PM IST
Oil falls to $55 as Kuwait comments refocus on oversupply
Brent crude oil fell back to USD 55 a barrel on Thursday after Kuwait said OPEC had no choice but to keep production steady, refocusing the market on global oversupply as the dollar recovered from sharp losses in the previous session.
Mar 19, 2015, 15:59 PM IST
OPEC has no option but to keep output ceiling: Kuwait
OPEC members have no choice but to maintain current production levels despite falling oil prices in order to preserve their market share, Kuwait`s oil minister said on Thursday.
Mar 19, 2015, 15:54 PM IST
Gulf Arab allies pledge $12 billion to Egypt at summit
Gulf Arab allies pledged a further USD 12 billion of investments and central bank deposits for Egypt at an international summit on Friday, a big boost to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi as he tries to reform the economy after years of political upheaval.
Mar 14, 2015, 02:17 AM IST
Oil price likely to stabilise at $50-60: Kuwait
World crude prices are expected to gain this year or at least stabilise at between USD 50 and USD 60 a barrel, Kuwaiti Oil Minister Ali al-Omair was quoted as saying.
Mar 08, 2015, 14:21 PM IST
