‘Challenging legacy’: old problems await Kuwait’s new ruler
A sluggish economy, political wrangling and delayed reforms have turned Kuwait into one of the Gulf’s most laggard states, a reality Sheikh Meshal will have to confront as the new…
Asia’s refiners face profit crunch as Kuwait cuts crude exports
Asian refiners are on the hunt for crude oil to replace Kuwaiti supply as the OPEC producer cuts exports by nearly a fifth to feed its huge new refinery, which…
‘Great misery’: Kuwait political crisis drags down economy
A seemingly never-ending political crisis is plunging oil-rich Kuwait’s economy into the mire, affecting basic services and causing mounting public concern. Despite its large oil reserves, hospitals and educational services…
Iraq looks to Kuwait gas pipeline to pay off reparations
Iraq has hired Japan's Toyo Engineering to help build a gas pipeline to Kuwait and a related petrochemical plant as Baghdad looks to reduce flaring and finish paying reparations owed…
Middle East in meltdown?
The Middle East is on the brink of a potential regional war following Israel’s preemptive strike against Iran. This military action occurred while high-stakes negotiations between Tehran and Washington were…
Wasteful water habits
I remember how in my childhood I would come home from school and being thirsty after a long walk go straight to the water tap and drink large amounts of…
Why does the world trust Riyadh?
Following a recent meeting in Riyadh between the US secretary of state and his Russian counterpart — a meeting that captured global attention and fuelled optimism for reconciliation between the…
Together for peace
The 9th edition of Maritime Exercise AMAN-2025, a multinational maritime security initiative led by the Pakistan Navy, marked a historic milestone. The event introduced the inaugural AMAN Dialogue, a forum…
Senate panel seeks report on rightsizing in science ministry
A parliamentary body on Tuesday demanded a detailed report on the impact of rightsizing, including the status of vacancies, departmental closures, and employee reassignments, in the science and technology ministry. The…
Too hot to handle Dr Farrukh Saleem
Tomorrow, the disruptor-in-chief will be sworn in as the 45th president of the US. On his first day in office, he plans to issue a hundred executive orders. The disruptor-in-chief…
