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Kuwait, one of the world major oil producers and exporters, is expected to start upgrading two of its major refineries to avoid costly shutdowns. But the overhaul will cost the Gulf state more than $12 billion. International bids were launched Read more
The killing of Jordanian magistrate of Palestinian decent Raed Zueter by Israeli soldiers at the border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan has fuelled anti-Israeli sentiments. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has released a statement citing that “Israel regrets” its Read more
To establish a long term bilateral relationship, French Aerospace Industries Association signs memorandum of understanding with Turkey’s Defense Industry Manufacturers Association on Thursday during a Turkish-French Industry Day Program in Ankara. The program was attended by delegates from 55 companies Read more
Amnesty International has accused Israeli armed forces of committing serious abuses and violent acts in the occupied West Bank. In its latest 87-page report which focused on violence in the West Bank, not the Gaza Strip, the human rights watch Read more
Planning ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar – the world’s largest LNG exporter -intends to launch 250 projectsworth more than $25billion to be executed this year and concluded before 2020. The projects will be largely dominated by infrastructural Read more
A price has finally been agreed between the Saudi government and British defense contractor BAE Systems over the Eurofighter Typhoon jet deal. Known as the Salam deal, the original contract underwent renegotiations after Saudi requested more advanced weaponry and equipment Read more
Due to its good relations with the three big regional powers – Iran, Saudi Arabia and Iraq – Kuwait stands a good chance of mediating in the Syrian conflict which has managed to drive a wedge between the states. Speaker Read more
The United Nations gladly received an agreement from Geneva II conference for a ceasefire in the city of Homs and the evacuation of civilians from the city which has been under tight siege from President Bashar al-Assad’s troops since June Read more
US economic sanctions and that of the European Union’s on Iran, due to its controversial nuclear program, had successfully gotten rid of Iran from the international banking system making it difficult for the country to carry out foreign trade. The Read more
A law establishing a new tourism body called the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM) was on Sunday issued in Dubai by Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister Read more