Politics

Kuwait Times27/04/2016
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New tariffs to take effect after 15 months – Final nod to higher power, water charges for expats

KUWAIT: The National Assembly yesterday overwhelmingly passed a law allowing the government to hike electricity and water charges for expatriates…
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Kuwait Times27/04/2016
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Cabinet Minister touts Saudi Deputy Crown Prince’s approach

KUWAIT: Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah yesterday expressed appreciation for the positive approach adopted…
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Kuwait Times25/04/2016
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MP Dashti remanded for 10 days once arrested

KUWAIT: The public prosecution yesterday ordered detaining MP Abdulhameed Dashti for 10 days starting from the day he is arrested…
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Kuwait Times23/04/2016
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Yemen foes hold new talks in Kuwait

KUWAIT: Yemen’s warring parties held a new session of peace talks in Kuwait yesterday under pressure to firm up a…
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Kuwait Times22/04/2016
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Yemeni rivals talk ‘peace’ in Kuwait – Kuwait FM hails talks as ‘a historic opportunity’

KUWAIT: Delayed peace talks aimed at ending 13 months of conflict in Yemen resumed yesterday, a day after UN mediators…
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Kuwait Times21/04/2016
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Amir arrives in Kuwait after US-Gulf Summit

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah arrived in Kuwait yesterday after participating in the joint USGulf…
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Kuwait Times21/04/2016
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Yemen peace talks open in Kuwait after delay – Houthi delegation, ex-president Saleh arrive

KUWAIT: UN-brokered peace talks to end 13 months of armed conflict in Yemen opened in Kuwait City yesterday after a…
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Kuwait Times20/04/2016
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In about-face, oil workers end strike, return to work – MPs welcome move; KPC to restore full oil output

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s state oil firm said yesterday it expects to restore full production within three days after workers ended a…
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Kuwait Times20/04/2016
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Cabinet demands ‘simple’ changes to electricity bill – Lawmaker warns of sports betting’s spread

KUWAIT: The cabinet wants amendments to be made to the electricity tariff categories bill that was initially approved by the…
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Kuwait Times20/04/2016
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Premier meets oil unionists: ‘No buckling to coercive demands’

KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah yesterday emphasized that there is no room at all…
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Kuwait Times18/04/2016
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Govt blasts oil strike, union refuses to blink – MPs request special debate ; KPC vows to boost output

KUWAIT: The Cabinet yesterday warned again that there would be no tolerance for those who deliberately disrupt work at vital…
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Kuwait Times15/04/2016
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Islamic summit appreciates Kuwait for hosting Yemen talks – Kuwait’s humanitarian support to Syrians lauded

ISTANBUL: The 13th Islamic Summit Conference of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) that wrapped up meetings yesterday highly appreciated…
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