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Royal help for 500 Bahraini studentsA total of 500 needy Bahraini students are set to receive financial support throughout their education as part of a new initiative, which will assist them throughout their transition into the job market. Royal Charity Organisation Board of More… |
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Kuwait ex-PM 'questioned' in graft probeA judicial tribunal in Kuwait has questioned the former prime minister, a member of the royal family, over allegations he was complicit in illicit financial transactions abroad, reports said. a source with knowledge of the matter and a new More… |
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Bahrain launches Sailing Arabia raceBahrain’s standing as an international venue for major sporting events was further strengthened today with the official launch of Sailing Arabia – The Tour (SATT) by Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, president of the Bahrain Olympics Committee. More… |
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Kuwait emir slams protest; PM will stayKuwait's emir denounced as a 'black day' the storming of parliament and said he would not dissolve the assembly or allow the prime minister to resign, as demanded by the opposition. Hundreds of Kuwaitis broke into the parliamen More… |
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Gulf reforms crucial says Kuwait PMGulf rulers should enact economic and political reforms or risk raising the ire of their citizens, Kuwait's prime minister was quoted as saying in the pan-Arab newspaper Al-Hayat on Monday. Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah's remarks came More… |
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Kuwait premier survives key voteKuwait's prime minister survived a no-confidence vote against him in parliament on Thursday, according to a member of the assembly, after being questioned about favouring relations with Iran over other Gulf neigbours. Earlier this mon More… |
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Sheikh Nasser asked to form new Kuwait cabinetKuwait's emir on Tuesday asked the outgoing prime minister to form a new government after the cabinet resigned to avoid possible questioning. The old cabinet quit to avoid the grilling by parliament of three ministers, all members of the r More… |
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Focus on Emir in new Kuwait political crisisKuwait's ruler could move to reshuffle the government or dissolve parliament in the coming days, if opposition lawmakers gather enough support for a non-cooperation motion against the prime minister. Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Al-Moh More… |
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Kuwait PM accepts parliament questioningKuwait's prime minister agreed on Tuesday to be questioned by parliament about possible violations of the country's constitution and public freedom. The country's ruler, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad al-Sabah, and hi More… |
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Bahrain’s king names new council presidentHis Majesty King Hamad has appointed Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa new president of Bahrain’s Supreme Council for Youth and Sports. Shaikh Nasser, the former council first vice-president and present Bahrain Olympic Committee president More… |
