http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=country&region=mena&mid=103&title=Kuwait MENAFN.com Kuwait en-us Copyright © 2013 MENAFN.com 60 http://www.menafn.com/qn_mena_headlines_r.asp?ntype=country&region=mena&mid=103&title=Kuwait http://www.menafn.com/images/inc_images/img_menafn_small.gif 125 13 http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636499/Euler-Hermes-sees-20-growth-GCC-countries?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636499/Euler-Hermes-sees-20-growth-GCC-countries?src=RSS (MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Euler Hermes, a market leader in credit insurance, will continue to invest in GCC countries and expects around 20 per cent growth in premium portfolio this year and next ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 18 May 2013 02:04:12 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636493/Sector-estimated-at-USD44.9b-GCC-?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636493/Sector-estimated-at-USD44.9b-GCC-?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) 4 million students enrol every year in basic education in region. A report issued by KFH-Research noted that the volume of education market in the GCC is $45 billion of total ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 18 May 2013 01:55:02 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636492/Kuwait-Liquor-seized?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636492/Kuwait-Liquor-seized?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) The Hawalli police have arrested an unidentified Asian man for bootlegging, reports Al-Qabas daily. The security sources said the man was caught with 12 bottles of booze behind ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 18 May 2013 01:53:31 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636491/Kuwait-Bootlegger-run-over?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636491/Kuwait-Bootlegger-run-over?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) The remains of an Asian man who was run over by a speeding female Kuwaiti motorist, have been referred to Forensics, reports Al-Shahed daily. According to security sources the ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 18 May 2013 01:53:07 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636490/Kuwait-Arab-expat-Asian-lady-caught-drunk-car-?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636490/Kuwait-Arab-expat-Asian-lady-caught-drunk-car-?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) A drunken Arab expatriate accompanied by an Asian lady was arrested by police for consuming alcohol, and with two glasses full of imported gin in their keep. Sources said ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 18 May 2013 01:52:44 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636489/Kuwait-Ban-sought-on-energy-drinks--Youth-at-risk-?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636489/Kuwait-Ban-sought-on-energy-drinks--Youth-at-risk-?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Lawyer Mubarak Al-Harbi has filed another lawsuit against the Undersecretary of Health to prevent import and distribution of all kinds of energy drinks in the local markets, ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 18 May 2013 01:52:18 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636488/Kuwait-Inmates-attack-injure-seven-officials-during-jail-inspection-?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636488/Kuwait-Inmates-attack-injure-seven-officials-during-jail-inspection-?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Seven officials of the Central Jail sustained injuries and bruises when a quarrel broke out during an impromptu inspection campaign inside the Central Jail on Friday. ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 18 May 2013 01:51:46 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636487/Kuwait-Raids-Ahmadi-Wafra-Eqaila-?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636487/Kuwait-Raids-Ahmadi-Wafra-Eqaila-?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Ahmadi traffic officers launched a series of traffic campaigns in various locations within Ahmadi Governorate during which they issued 28 citations against various traffic ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 18 May 2013 01:51:19 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636470/GCC-investments-digital-education-programs-rising?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636470/GCC-investments-digital-education-programs-rising?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab News) Digital education programs being introduced to schools in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE will have a positive long-term effect on students, says the regional president of ... http://www.menafn.com Sat, 18 May 2013 01:11:31 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636295/India-Jet-Airways-to-present-new-service-to-Kuwait?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636295/India-Jet-Airways-to-present-new-service-to-Kuwait?src=RSS (MENAFN) India's Jet Airways will soon start a daily service from Kochi to Kuwait through Abu Dhabi, reported Arabian Business. The Indian carrier, part owned by Abu Dhabi's Etihad, currently ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 04:04:25 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636266/Airbus-selected-to-provide-Kuwait-Airways-with-25-jets?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636266/Airbus-selected-to-provide-Kuwait-Airways-with-25-jets?src=RSS (MENAFN) Kuwait's transport minister, Salem al-Othaina, announced that the state-owned carrier has selected Airbus to acquire jets from, reported Arabian Business. Al-Othaina said that Kuwait ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 03:09:59 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636183/Kuwait-adopts-laws-to-protect-workers-rights-labor-minister?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636183/Kuwait-adopts-laws-to-protect-workers-rights-labor-minister?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Kuwaiti Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Thikra Al-Rashidi said Tuesday her country adopted laws to ensure protection and care for workers in the framework of the targets ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:22:17 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636181/Kuwait-Friday-Market-breeding-place-for-animal-abuse?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636181/Kuwait-Friday-Market-breeding-place-for-animal-abuse?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) The Friday Market is a fixture of Kuwaiti culture like no other, and while it has changed over the years, it has never ceased to be an endless source of entertainment for some, ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:21:34 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636164/Kuwait-Expats-say-salary-raise-will-help-send-home-more-money?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636164/Kuwait-Expats-say-salary-raise-will-help-send-home-more-money?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) IN THIS week's online poll, Arab Times asked voters on how they felt an increase in the minimum salary slabs would affect expatriates. A majority of voters, 49 %, said they ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:20:31 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636158/KSE-retreats-49.84-points-on-consolidation?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636158/KSE-retreats-49.84-points-on-consolidation?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Kuwait stocks retreated sharply on Wednesday snapping the four-day rally. The index slid 49.84 pts in volatile trade to 7,813.05 pts as investors consolidated the gains ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:19:13 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636156/Kuwait-NIG-chalks-KD-4.73m-net-profit-Q1?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636156/Kuwait-NIG-chalks-KD-4.73m-net-profit-Q1?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) National Industries Group Company (NIG) reported that the Board of Directors met on May 15, 2013 and approved the interim financial statements for the Q1 ending March 31, 2013. ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:18:29 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636154/Kuwait-Noor-back-to-profitability-earns-KD-4.5-mln-2012?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636154/Kuwait-Noor-back-to-profitability-earns-KD-4.5-mln-2012?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times)  Noor Financial Investment Company held its annual general assembly meeting for the financial year ended 31 December 2012 on May 14, 2013. Abdullatif A. Al-Asfour, Noor's ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:17:49 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636152/Kuwait-ALARGAN-nets-KD-4.4-mln-2012?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636152/Kuwait-ALARGAN-nets-KD-4.4-mln-2012?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) The Chairman and Managing Director of Alargan International Real Estate, Khaled Khudair Al-Mashaan, said that the company has recently been expanding in a number of GCC ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:16:49 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636149/Kuwait-8-Filipinas-rescued-from-Hawalli-brothel?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636149/Kuwait-8-Filipinas-rescued-from-Hawalli-brothel?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) The Philippine Embassy through its lawyers filed multiple rape charges against a retired Kuwaiti Marine Officer who allegedly runs a brothel in Hawalli by luring Filipino ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:15:25 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636146/Staffer-wins-comp-Kuwait?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636146/Staffer-wins-comp-Kuwait?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) The Court of First Instance, presided over by Judge Najib Al-Majid, has instructed the Ministry of Education to pay KD 3,000 compensation to female employee for the unfair ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:14:19 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636144/Officer-acquitted-of-rape-Kuwait?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636144/Officer-acquitted-of-rape-Kuwait?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times)  The Court of Appeals presided over by Justice Faisal Khureibat nullified the verdict of lower court that had sentenced in absentia a military personnel accused of raping an ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:13:39 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636143/Syrian-arrested-Kuwait?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636143/Syrian-arrested-Kuwait?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) The Capital governorate police have arrested a 26-year-old Syrian, identified only as F.M., for attempting to withdraw KD 70,000 from the bank account of a company using forged ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:12:59 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636141/Indian-robbed-Kuwait?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636141/Indian-robbed-Kuwait?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Police are looking for two unidentified persons for robbing an Indian pedestrian in Hawalli, reports Al-Anba daily. The Indian told the police the suspects were armed with a ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:12:21 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636139/US-woman-robbed-Kuwait?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636139/US-woman-robbed-Kuwait?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Police are looking for an unidentified person for snatching the handbag of an American woman, reports Al-Anba daily The victim has filed a complaint with the Hawalli Police ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:11:23 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636138/Kuwait-4man-gang-robbing-homes-Salmiya-and-Salwa-held?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636138/Kuwait-4man-gang-robbing-homes-Salmiya-and-Salwa-held?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Personnel from the Criminal Investigation Department headed by Director-General Brigadier Mahmoud Al-Tabbakh have arrested a four-man gang which specialized in robbing homes in ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:10:28 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636137/Kuwait-Bid-to-pull-out-ATM-machine?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636137/Kuwait-Bid-to-pull-out-ATM-machine?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) An unknown individual tried to steal an ATM machine of a local bank in Riqqa recently. According to security sources, the branch manager of the bank informed Andalous Police ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:09:30 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636135/Woman-slapped-argument-with-Kuwaiti-citizen?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636135/Woman-slapped-argument-with-Kuwaiti-citizen?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) A 31-year old Kuwaiti citizen was arrested recently for slapping a GCC woman in Sabah Al-Salem Area during a quarrel. According to security sources, the victim lodged a ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:08:49 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636133/Two-Kuwaiti-hermaphrodites-arrested?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093636133/Two-Kuwaiti-hermaphrodites-arrested?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Two Kuwaiti hermaphrodites (organism that has reproductive organs normally associated with both male and female) were arrested recently on Arabian Gulf Street. While ... http://www.menafn.com Thu, 16 May 2013 02:08:10 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635851/Kuwait-bourse-gains-volatile-trade?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635851/Kuwait-bourse-gains-volatile-trade?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Kuwait stocks eked modest gains on Tuesday extending the winning streak to fourth day in a row. The index rose 16.02 pts in volatile trade to 7862.89 pts â€" a 44-month high. ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:20:43 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635850/Kuwait-KREC-posts-KD-1.62-mln-Q1-net-profit?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635850/Kuwait-KREC-posts-KD-1.62-mln-Q1-net-profit?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Kuwait Real Estate Company (KREC) reported that the Board of Directors met on May 14, 2013 and approved the interim financial statements for the first quarter ending March 31, ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:19:49 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635848/Kuwait-Bank-credit-up-5.2-pct-y/y-March?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635848/Kuwait-Bank-credit-up-5.2-pct-y/y-March?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Bank credit saw a big jump in March, it's largest monthly gain in more than four years. While household credit continued to show strength, growth in March was supported by ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:18:45 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635840/Kuwait-Drain-water-spills-anew--Abbassians-wary?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635840/Kuwait-Drain-water-spills-anew--Abbassians-wary?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) The residents of Abbassiya feel that the specter of overflowing sewers is returning to haunt them again after a reprieve for many months. Residents told the Arab Times ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:16:12 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635836/Kuwait-Over-100-taxi-drivers-held-traffic-swoop?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635836/Kuwait-Over-100-taxi-drivers-held-traffic-swoop?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) The General Traffic Department (GTD) continued its campaign against those who violate traffic regulations throughout the country, resulting in the arrest of more than 100 taxi ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:15:03 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635833/Car-tyres-stolen-Kuwait?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635833/Car-tyres-stolen-Kuwait?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) A Kuwaiti has filed a complaint at Firdous Police Station against unidentified persons who purportedly stole the tyres of his vehicle. The Kuwaiti disclosed he was ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:14:12 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635832/Kuwait-3-hurt-fight?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635832/Kuwait-3-hurt-fight?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Three Kuwaiti youths were injured after engaging in a public brawl with two others in front of a school in Fahaheel. Securitymen and paramedics rushed to the location after ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:13:37 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635830/Kuwait-Asian-caught-cops-adopts-Islam-believing-hell-be-freed?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635830/Kuwait-Asian-caught-cops-adopts-Islam-believing-hell-be-freed?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) An unidentified Asian man who was arrested by the Salwa police, reportedly embraced Islam in the belief he will be released, reports Al-Watan Arabic daily. The daily added ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:12:56 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635828/Obscene-messages-Kuwait?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635828/Obscene-messages-Kuwait?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) A Kuwaiti woman has lodged a complaint at Mubarak Al-Kabeer Police Station against a man who allegedly sent obscene messages to her. The woman told police she repeatedly ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:12:11 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635826/KD-10-stamps-stolen-Kuwait?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635826/KD-10-stamps-stolen-Kuwait?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Police are looking for unidentified persons for removing KD 10 revenue stamps from passports of expatriates which were in possession of a company that is organizing Omra trips, ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:11:25 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635824/Kuwait-Asian-woman-molested-Jleeb?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635824/Kuwait-Asian-woman-molested-Jleeb?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) An Asian woman has filed a complaint at Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh Police Station against three unidentified men who allegedly molested her. The complainant told police she was ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:10:42 GMT http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635822/Kuwaiti-man-&-minor-girl-Making-love-public-garden?src=RSS http://www.menafn.com/menafn/1093635822/Kuwaiti-man-&-minor-girl-Making-love-public-garden?src=RSS (MENAFN - Arab Times) Police have arrested a young Kuwaiti man and a minor girl for making love in a public garden in Adailiya, reports Al-Rai daily. The couple has been referred to the ... http://www.menafn.com Wed, 15 May 2013 02:09:53 GMT