Kuwait
COMMENT: Gulf states court Russia but stop short of strategic shift
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are increasingly backing Russia in its geopolitical and economic standoff with the West, but they have stopped short of fully embracing Russia.
Syrian foreign ministry urges Kuwait to reopen embassy in Damascus
Syria’s new Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shibani urged Kuwait to reopen its embassy in Damascus and reestablish diplomatic ties after Bashar al-Assad’s removal from power.
Kuwait greenlights tax deal with Iraq to prevent double taxation
Kuwait has approved a tax treaty with Iraq to avoid double taxation and curb tax evasion on income and capital taxes.
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Iran demands 'equal footing' with Kuwaiti and Saudi plans to drill for gas in Gulf
A senior Iranian military official on September 10 called on the oil and foreign ministries to push for Iran's right to develop a disputed gas field in the Persian Gulf.
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Middle East power grid struggles as demand hits record high
Power grids across the Middle East have faced unprecedented strain this summer, according to new data from the region on September 6.