Kuwait

Since it introduced the death penalty 40 years ago Kuwait has executed more than 70 people, most of them convicted for drug smuggling or murder. The first drug-related executions were in 1998 when two Iranians found guilty of smuggling heroin were hanged. Sheikh Talal Nasser al-Sabah believed that being a relative of Kuwait's rulers would protect him. Now, with a death sentence hanging over the sheikh for drug trafficking, the oil-rich emirate is waiting to see whether the strict rule of law or the kinship ties of the ruling family will prevail. The sheikh, who is in his fifties, was caught by Kuwaiti police ... Read Full Story

Age: 27 Height: 5'5" Weight: 127 lbs Competition: 120 lbs Measurements: 34DD-23-34 Sheikha Dina Ali Fahad Al-Salim Al-Sabah (born February 28, 1974) is a professional figure competitor from Kuwait. She stands out from the rest of the Figure competitors for being the first and only female Arab athlete to achieve pro card status as of 2006; as well as the first female Arab Athlete to ever stand on the Olympia stage. Dina Al-Sabah was born in Beirut, Lebanon. She is from Kuwaiti, Syrian, and Turkish descent. She was born as a member of the Al-Sabah family (she is close lineage due to the fact ... Read Full Story

US President Barack Obama said Monday he wants to build on already "very strong" relations with Kuwait, during a meeting with the Gulf emirate's monarch. Obama praised Kuwait for hosting US forces involved in operations in Iraq and said the country would play an important role as he winds down the war and begins withdrawing troops. "Kuwait has been an outstanding host for the United States Armed Forces during its operations in Iraq," Obama said while meeting with Sheik Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah at the White House. "And as we transition our operations in Iraq, it's important for us to emphasize not only our gratitude ... Read Full Story

EUROPA NEWSWIRE. White House Photo by Pete Souza. PRESIDENT OBAMA: (Oval Office) I want to extend my welcome to the Amir of Kuwait. We are grateful for his visit. When I was traveling in the region, the Amir showed me great hospitality, so I'm glad to be able to return the gesture. Although, I have to confess that I think the meal that we're preparing is much smaller than the one he prepared for me. Kuwait and the United States enjoy very strong bilateral relations. We are looking to make those relations even stronger. Kuwait has been an outstanding host for the United States ... Read Full Story

KUWAIT CITY, March 19 (UPI) -- The emir of Kuwait Wednesday dissolved the National Assembly and called for new elections. The action taken by Emir Sheik Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah followed this week's resignation of Prime Minister Sheik Nasser Mohammad al-Ahmad al-Sabah and the rest of the Cabinet, Kuwait Times reported. The newspaper said the country's Constitution provides for a new parliament to be elected within two months and that May 18 or 19 were likely dates. A meeting of senior members of the al-Sabah ruling family recommended Crown Prince Sheik Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah be named the next prime minister, with his predecessor continuing to ... Read Full Story