Kuwait

Suspension implemented pending clarification of a statement from logistics giant. Read Full Story

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

Comm Bank of Kuwait, Burgan Bank among firms whose stocks face possible suspension. 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