Kuwait

Kuwait annuls 2022 legislative polls, reinstates old parliament

The September polls – the most inclusive in a decade – had seen opposition members clinch 28 out of 50 seats, giving them a parliamentary majority.

Saudi, Kuwait call for EU action over repeated desecration of Quran

The call for action comes a day after Swedish-Danish extremist Rasmus Paludan, the leader of a far-right party, once again burned a copy of Islam's holy book Quran.

Kuwait's government resigns amid struggle with assembly

The government, which is appointed by the ruling Al Sabah family, has been in a prolonged power struggle with the elected assembly, resulting in the fifth resignation in two years.

Türkiye's Baykar to deliver drones to Kuwait in $370 million deal

Turkish defence firm beats competition from US, Europe and China while raising to 28 the number of countries that ordered the Bayraktar TB2 drones.

Iraq ends three decades of international football ban with Gulf Cup

It is the first time Iraq hosts the regional competition since 1979, the same year Saddam Hussein seized power in Baghdad.

Kuwait crown prince reappoints Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf al Sabah as PM

Kuwait held early elections on September 29 after the crown prince, who has taken over most of the emir's duties, dissolved parliament in a bid to end a stand-off.

Kuwaiti crown prince accepts government resignation

Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah asks the outgoing government headed by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf al-Sabah to remain in a caretaker capacity until a new cabinet is formed.

Two women elected as Kuwait opposition wins parliament majority

Kuwaiti opposition groups secured nearly 60% of the seats in the 50-seat National Assembly, according to the final results of early parliamentary elections announced.

Kuwait to hold parliamentary election in September

Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal al Ahmad al Sabah dissolved parliament earlier this month saying domestic politics were being "torn by disagreement and personal interests" to the detriment of the country.

UAE to send ambassador to Iran to resume duties in 'coming days'

The UAE Foreign Ministry said the move was in line with efforts to bolster bilateral ties with Iran while also looking at the interests of the wider region.

Kuwait swears in new government

The development comes a day after a royal decree was issued by the country’s emir to form a new government made up of 12 ministers.

Kuwait dissolves parliament, to hold elections in 'coming months'

Frequent political deadlock in Kuwait has for decades led to cabinet reshuffles and dissolutions of parliament, hampering investment and reform.