KUWAIT, Aug 19 (KUNA) — Jamal Al-Loughani, Secretary General of the Arab Energy Organization (AEO), formerly known as OAPEC, emphasized the strategic value of low-carbon methanol in reducing […]
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Kuwait Commemorates World Humanitarian Day, Honors Global Relief Efforts
KUWAIT, Aug 19 (KUNA) — Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs marked World Humanitarian Day on Tuesday, recognizing the vital contributions of humanitarian organizations and individuals who deliver life-saving […]
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Global Economic Outlook: Upgraded GDP Forecasts for Major Economies in 2025
In its August 2025 update, the economic forecasting team has raised its projections for annual real GDP growth across several key economies, including the United States, Canada, the […]
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What’s on Jim Chalmers’ Economic Agenda? | Fiona Katauskas
The cartoon highlights key topics under discussion at Jim Chalmers’ economic roundtable, suggesting that certain policy proposals may not have gained traction. While the image captures the complexity […]
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Historical Milestones in Kuwait on August 19
KUWAIT, Aug 19 (KUNA) — n1961 — Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, then Amir of Kuwait, issued a decree establishing the Foreign Affairs Department and appointed Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem […]
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Kuwait’s Amir Approves New CITRA Board for Four-Year Term
KUWAIT, Aug 19 (KUNA) — His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, issued a decree on Tuesday formalizing the appointment of the new board of directors […]
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Kuwait Oil Price Declines to USD 68.95 per Barrel
KUWAIT, Aug 19 (KUNA) — The value of Kuwait’s crude oil dropped by 54 cents on Monday, settling at USD 68.95 per barrel, down from USD 69.49 per […]
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Kuwait’s Amir Appoints Dr. Faisal Al-Humaidan to Lead Scientific Research Institute
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has issued a decree appointing Dr. Faisal Al-Humaidan as the new Director General of the Kuwait Institute for Scientific […]
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Kuwait Reinforces Global Humanitarian Leadership Through Sustained Aid Efforts
The United Nations observes World Humanitarian Day on August 19, a date commemorating the 2003 bombing of its Baghdad office that claimed 22 lives. This occasion also spotlights […]
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Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development Marks $24.42 Billion in Global Support
According to Waleed Al-Bahar, the acting Director General of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), the institution has disbursed nearly KD 7.46 billion (USD 24.42 billion) […]