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Proposal of Islamist MP forces hijab on all women – Women activists criticize statement

KUWAIT: Parliament recently discussed a ‘decent attire’ draft law, proposed by Islamist MPs who want to ban swimsuits and introduce many other restrictions. Yesterday an Islamist MP made a new…

Unions to stage two-hour strike next week

KUWAIT: Labor unions representing staff members in several state departments will take part in a two-hour daily strike beginning Monday, March 19, announced Ajmi Al-Mutalaqqem Vice President of the National…

Controversy over parliament raid’s complaint

KUWAIT: Changes to the official complaint made against the storming of Parliament incident last November will be a step backwards in the process of establishing a state of law, Deputy…

‘Decency’ law an offense to an already conservative society

 KUWAIT:  Submitting  a draft law to criminalize ‘indecent’ clothing and behavior in Kuwait reflects the fact that Kuwaiti society is increasingly adopting a regressive mentality, and is an offense to…

NBK crosses threshold of $1bn profits in 2011

KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) held its annual general assembly meeting at the bank’s headquarters yesterday. Nasser Al-Sayer, NBK Deputy Chairman, stated that NBK Group delivered success at every…

GPCE to meet in Kuwait on April 9-10 – Regional developments cloud oil markets: Al-Gharabally

KUWAIT: The recent political upheavals in the region has cast a shadow over world oil markets and highlighted the importance of the oil-producing Gulf states’ in retaining stability of oil…

Unions to expose ‘cheating’ MPs

KUWAIT: Labor unions plan to expose lawmakers that promised to fulfill their demands during election campaigns, but changed their stance once voted to power, stated a report quoting sources. “During…

Higher agriculture plot rents may result in hiked meat prices

KUWAIT: Higher rents charged on agricultural properties and plots in accordance with the recently issued law number 99/2012, have evoked fears of a hike in meat prices. Shakir Awadh, Public…

Call to ease restrictions on expat labor employment

KUWAIT: Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Ahmad Al-Rujaib urged the need to alter procedures related to the employment of expatriate laborers in Kuwait. In a meeting with a committee…

Britain seeking to develop business ties with Kuwait

KUWAIT:  The United Kingdom is implementing a special policy to cope with repercussions of the global economic crisis, in cooperation with Kuwait and other members of the Gulf Cooperation Council,…

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