Due to the economic headwinds caused by the disruption to business activity as a result of the coronavirus outbreak and reduced government revenue due to the sudden drop in oil prices, ratings agency …
The United Nations in Kuwait and Kuwait Foreign Ministry host virtual UN Talk on “COVID-19 Impact on Humanitarian Systems” [EN/AR]
The United Nations in Kuwait and the Kuwait Foreign Ministry hosted a UN talk to further highlight the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and global humanitarian response efforts. “Today’s virtual event was a …
Marriage, materialism, and the macabre: Meet Kuwait’s new generation of artists
Today the young oil-rich nation, suspended between modernity and tradition, is home to a new generation of artists, experimenting with innovative forms. The country’s first art exhibition was held in …
Al Amiri Hospital Leading the Path in Kuwait to Digital Transformation Through its Implementation of Harris Healthcare’s Software
Al Amiri Hospital, the presidential hospital of the Kuwait Ministry of Health, in Kuwait City, has completed the implementation of Harris …
Oman considers cutting oil output in June by an extra 10,000-15,000 bpd
Other Gulf OPEC producers also made additional cuts to reduce a global glut last week Dubai: Oman is considering cutting its oil output in June by another 10,000 to 15,000 barrels per day, the Omani …
Coronavirus: Lebanon opens farm market, closing street for outdoor business
The city is opening its farm market on Thursday and closing a downtown Lebanon street in coming weekends while taking precautions designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 .
Lebanon County commissioners rebel, vote 2-1 to move to ‘yellow’ ahead of state’s timetable
Commissioners vote 2-1 to declare the county yellow despite case incidence rates more than twice the state’s threshold.
Nonstop train carrying goods over longest distance en route from Turkey to Kyrgyzstan
The longest freight train that carries exported goods the longest distance at one time recently departed from Turkey for Kyrgyzstan. The train, which departed on April 30, …
Kazakhstan ships first grade flour to Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan as part of humanitarian aid
Kazakhstan’s KTZ Express railways operator has sent 60 covered wagons to Kyrgyzstan and 69 covered wagons to Tajikistan loaded with first grade flour …
CASA-1000: Harnessing Hydel Energy of Central Asia
Energy is essential requirement for economic growth, development, employment and modern life. Without ample energy or electricity, the vicious circle of poverty perpetuates. Two Central Asian …