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  • Gulf Investment Corporation Lowered to 'BBB-/A-3'; Outlook Stable


    Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it downgraded its long- and short-term counterparty credit ratings on Kuwait-based wholesale institution Gulf Investment Corporation G.S.C. (GIC) to 'BBB-/A-3' from 'BBB/A-2'. The outlook is stable. Press Release - 20Nov 09:37GMT
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  • Iraq, Kuwait discuss border oil fields


    Iraq and Kuwait discussed in Baghdad the issue of mutual border oil fields, the Iraqi Oil Ministry said on Thursday. Aswat Aliraq - 20Nov 09:17GMT
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  • 'GCC to witness 4% GDP growth in 2010'


    In its latest economic forecast HSBC put the inflation in Saudi Arabia at six percent in 2010, up from the current 3.5 percent. The overall GDP growth for the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council is to reach a modest four percent, the report added. Arab News - 20Nov 08:47GMT
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  • Kuwait health ministry : Low rate of swine flu cases this week, 297 recorded


    At least 297 new cases of swine flu have been recorded in Kuwait this week, a low rate compared to previous weeks, said the Ministry of Health on Thursday. KUNA (Kuwait News Agency) - 19Nov 10:58GMT
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  • KSE price index ends trade up 49 pts


    The price index of the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) ended trade on Thursday with a gain of 49 points to 6,754.3 points, while the weighted index came to 374.67 points after an increase of 6.13 points. KUNA (Kuwait News Agency) - 19Nov 10:27GMT
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  • KSE price index up 57.9 pts


    The price index of Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) increased 57.9 points to 6,763.2 points at 11:08 am on Thursday. KUNA (Kuwait News Agency) - 19Nov 09:38GMT
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  • Kuwait: Chaotic session holds up labour law changes vote


    The Parliament on Wednesday amended and approved 12 articles of the new private sector labor law, including Articles 21 and 22, which contain stipulations on the types of jobs and work hours for women. Arab Times - 19Nov 09:37GMT
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  • KSE price index up 13.4 pts


    The price index of Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) was up 13.4 points to 6,718.7 points by 9:31 a.m. Thursday, while the weighted index was at 370.68 after gaining 2.14 points. KUNA (Kuwait News Agency) - 19Nov 08:19GMT
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  • VIVA well received in Kuwaiti market


    Chairman of STC Board of Directors Dr. Muhammed Al- Jasser said here Wednesday that VIVA Telecom Company had been well received in the Kuwaiti market especially after subscription for the company shares were more than expected. KUNA (Kuwait News Agency) - 19Nov 08:18GMT
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  • Zain clients to enjoy cross-border services at low charges


    Zain communication company has launched the "single network" service in Egypt as part of a strategic deal with Mobinil. KUNA (Kuwait News Agency) - 19Nov 08:18GMT
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