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11 mei 2012 - Human Rights Watch Press release
Kuwait: Court Victory for Women’s Rights Overturns Ministerial Decision Barring Women From Justice Jobs
A court decision on April 22, 2012, cancelling a ministerial order barring women from entry-level jobs at the Justice Ministry is an important victory against legally-sanctioned discrimination in Kuwait
3 mei 2012 - Foreign Policy by By David Roberts
Gulf disunion
The leaders of the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Kuwait) will meet in May to discuss creating a closer federal unit among the states.
3 mei 2012 - Arabian Business By Elizabeth Broomhall
Former Kuwait diplomat's wife burned in Islamist attack
The assumption is [that the attacker] singled out a table where Arab men were dining with obviously Western women."
3 mei 2012 - Kuwait Times
Iraq, Kuwait ask UN to repair border markers
Baghdad had objected to the repairs for the past six years because the new border line passes through Iraqi farms near Umm Qasr and Safwan. Kuwait has made the repairs a precondition for improving ties with Iraq.
3 mei 2012 - Kuwait News Agency
GCC interior ministers' meeting
"The ministers stated opposition to any foreign intervention in the domestic affairs of the GCC countries, highlighting the need for respecting the principles of neighborliness,"
3 mei 2012 - Kuwait Times
Kuwait asks Baghdad to issue passports for 42,000 bedoons
Kuwait has a large community of stateless residents who demand citizenship as well as civil and social rights they are deprived of owing to their illegal residence status.
2 mei 2012 - Gulfnews By Habib Toumi, Bureau Chief
Kuwaitis urged to comply with European burqa rules
The Kuwaiti foreign affairs ministry said that the ban was introduced last year and that citizens needed to respect the law of the lands they plan to visit this summer
2 mei 2012 - Reuters
Kuwait backs wage rises for private sector workers
The most qualified workers - such as physicians, pharmacists and engineers - will get 330 dinars more a month
2 mei 2012 - Gulfnews By Habib Toumi
Lawmakers push for Kuwaiti citizenship for widows
Citizenship Law should be amended to include every widow of a Kuwaiti, lawmakers say
23 april 2012 - Kuwait Times by Muna Al-Fuzai
Democracy ladder
Kuwaiti democracy is under threat from those who only understand it partially. So called politicians run for elections without having any conviction in it. This is the reason why I think there should be political parties to reshape public thinking in politics , thereby changing our perception of how to vote for the right candidate.
23 april 2012 - Kuwait Times
Pension for foreign workers in Kuwait?
This is a welcome development. I wish Kuwait can assist the foreign workers here who are working tirelessly to build this country,
23 april 2012 - Khaleej Times
'Abu Dhabi Dialogue has positive outcome'
Turn from mere discussions into viable initiatives to improve workers’ conditions in both sending and recipient countries
23 april 2012 - Gulfnews by Habib Toumi
Kuwaiti MPs, Iranian ambassador argue over hotel celebration
Kuwaiti lawmakers had opposed holding the celebration outside the embassy, arguing that having it at an hotel was a provocation to the feelings of Kuwaitis and Gulf nationals.
23 april 2012 - Gulfnews by Habib Toumi
Kuwait seeks Arabsat action on 'antagonistic' channels
Kuwait is finalising a list of satellite channels carried by Arab satellite provider Arabsat and reportedly targeting Gulf countries, local media reported.
16 april 2012 - Kuwait Times
Panel lifts immunity of oppn MPs who stormed Kuwait Assembly
The request to lift the immunity was demanded by the public prosecution in order to complete investigation in the case which involves dozens of youth activists and some former MPs.
In another development, 31 mostly Islamist MPs yesterday submitted a request to amend an article in the constitution that would require that all laws passed must be in line with sharia law
16 april 2012 - Gulfnews by Habib Toumi
Kuwaiti tweeter sentenced to seven years
A Kuwaiti writer was on Monday sentenced to seven years in prison for allegedly offending Shiites on social networks
16 april 2012 - Gulfnews by Habib Toumi
Gulf | Kuwait Kuwait parliament endorses tougher anti-blasphemy law
Kuwait's parliament has endorsed a draft law stipulating harsher penalties for insulting God or Prophet Mohammad, his family or companions
16 april 2012 - Gulfnews by Ralph Diesta
Mission to please and survive
Unless serious reforms are implemented, Kuwait's future looks very uncertain:"We have a parliament that is trying to come up with its priorities too and we also have a civil society that is trying to decide on the most pressing issues in order to defend freedom of expression, personal freedom and deal in any attempts to make life more restricted in Kuwait,"
16 april 2012 - Gulfnews by Habib Toumi
Kuwaiti lawmaker seeks information on Blair's work for the government
A Kuwaiti lawmaker has asked the foreign minister to provide information about the contract signed with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to act as consultant
28 maart 2012 - Reuters
Kuwait arrests man over Prophet Mohammed tweets
Blasphemy is illegal in Kuwait under the 1961 press and publications law, but it is not punishable by death
27 maart 2012 - Khaleej Times
Prosecution acts on Kuwaiti team assault
The attackers allegedly used sticks and all the Kuwaiti team members had to be rushed to hospital for treatment
27 maart 2012 - Gulfnews
Kuwait Airways employees and customs unions set to end strike
After political intervention, workers let in containers via border
27 maart 2012 - By Al Arabiya
Prominent Kuwaiti Muslim scholar says ‘freedom comes before Shariah’
Kuwait Islamic scholar Tariq al-Suwaidan said it was liberals who eradicated slavery in Islam and not the Islamists
19 maart 2012 - Gulfnews
Wage strike by staff halts Kuwait Airways flights
Customs employees also boycott work for higher pay
13 maart 2012
Concluding observations of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Kuwait
Consideration of reports submitted by States parties under article 9 of the convention
Concluding observations of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
1 maart 2012 - Arab Times/Khaled Aljenfawi
Change sponsorship system
Government needs to create numerous channels of communication through which those in distress can reach help. In addition, the government needs to change the current system of sponsorship
1 maart 2012 - Arab Times/ Labeed Abdal
A long wait … until death
Kuwaitis, must look into pressing issues concerning the expatriate community to consider the possibility of amending the Kuwait Nationality Law
29 februari 2012 - Kuwait Times
Sparks fly as Kuwaiti MPs vote to recognise Syrian council
Sectarian clashes dominated parts of yesterday’s National Assembly’s tension-packed session in which MPs voted overwhelmingly in favour of a proposal to recognise the Syrian National Council as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people
24 februari 2012 - Gulfnews/By Habib Toumi
Kuwaiti newspaper suspended for two weeks
Al Dar rejects charge of formenting sectarianism through reports of Gulf protests
24 februari 2012 - Gulfnews/By Habib Toumi
Kuwaiti lawmaker drops move to grill prime minister
With all my respect for you, your highness the prime minister, you are incapable of running the state, and the government you have formed is not even good enough to be a football team.
24 februari 2012 - Gulfnews/By Habib Toumi
New parliamentary bloc in Kuwait seeks Sharia rule
Four Kuwaiti lawmakers have formed a new parliamentary bloc to boost the drive to bring the legislation in line with Islam
24 februari 2012 - Kuwait Times
Kuwait's Oppn shortlists 28 draft legislations
The government said that the decision was taken in line with the transparent policy and as a move to ensure that it seeks cooperation with the National Assembly.
24 februari 2012 - Kuwait Times
59 bedoons out on bail in Kuwait
The men were questioned on charges of assaulting policemen, damaging public property and taking part in illegal gatherings, Fayez Al-Oteibi told AFP.
7 februari 2012 - AFP
Islamist-led opposition wins majority in Kuwait parliament
Kuwait's Islamist-led opposition has won a landslide majority in Kuwait's snap polls by securing 34 seats in the 50-member parliament, officials results released on Friday showed
7 februari 2012 - Gulfnews/By Habib Toumi
Islamist gains in Kuwait at expense of women and liberals
Kuwait has become the fourth Arab country in as many months to see overwhelming gains for Islamists and dismal losses for liberals in parliamentary elections
7 februari 2012 - Gulfnews/By Habib Toumi
Kuwait braces for turbulent times
Islamists achieve major gains in elections; Experts foresee repeated confrontations in parliament; Women fail to find foothold and liberals fall from grace
7 februari 2012 - Gulfnews/By Habib Toumi
Not a single woman makes it to Kuwaiti parliament
Four incumbents among 23 candidates who failed to secure enough votes
7 februari 2012 - Gulfnews/By Habib Toumi
Veteran politician says negative phenomena impacted election outcome
The emergence of sectarianism as an important factor to be elected to parliament
7 februari 2012 - Gulfnews/By Habib Toumi
Kuwait’s parliament to convene on February 15
Kuwait’s newly-elected parliament will hold its first session on February 15, the cabinet said following its weekly meeting
7 februari 2012 - Kuwait Times -
Opposition blocs open to join Kuwait cabinet, Lawmakers plan to amend Article 2
The new Cabinet seeks active participation from opposition bloc figures to create balance in the political scene
23 januari 2012 - Times of Oman
Kuwait's Majlis Al Umma 'Parliament', the focus of the world
In an era when democracy across the globe is finding fresh and renewed lease of life, Kuwait offers to this chequered legacy a script of political reformation written with extreme passion.
23 januari 2012 - Kuwait Times
I dream of party politics
The aim of party politics would not be to strengthen social divisions, rather it would come as a blender, bringing people together based on ideological backgrounds – and most important, on political platform agendas
21 december 2011 - Khaleej Times
Kuwaitis register for polls seeking change stability
The change in this election will be huge thanks to the young generation who will play a pivotal role in the poll
28 november 2011 - AFP
20 detained Kuwaiti activists go on hunger strike
The announcement came in a statement posted on Twitter by the activists' supporters immediately after the public prosecutor extended the detention of 31 activists until Saturday for further investigation.
28 november 2011 - AFP/ By Omar Hasan
Three Kuwaiti ministers plan to quit
Health minister Helal al-Sayer, justice and social affairs and labour minister Mohammad al-Afasi and state minister for development Abdulwahab al-Harun plan to resign
28 november 2011 - AFP
Kuwaiti emir to dissolve parliament
The latest developments appear to have been triggered by the reported resignation of three ministers of the 16-member cabinet of the oil-rich Gulf state in protest over the strained political situation
28 november 2011 - Reuters
Kuwait cabinet submits resignation
The Kuwaiti government quit on Monday, parliamentary sources said, to resolve demands from protesters and opposition deputies that the prime minister step down over corruption allegations
21 november 2011 - Kuwait Times
opposition's and prime minister's supporters plan to stage rallies opposite the National Assembly at the same time today
The interior minister has beefed up security preparations by mobilising almost all its forces as the opposition's and prime minister's supporters plan to stage rallies opposite the National Assembly at the same time today
16 november 2011 - Kuwait Times
Kuwaiti MPs file request to grill PM over graft
Several opposition MPs warned the government that popular anger was growing rapidly
11 oktober 2011 - Arab News
Kuwait oil shipments halted due to strike: Shipping sources
Kuwait customs union went on a strike.
26 september 2011 - Kuwait Times
Kuwaitis go to court to demand disclosure of MPs' finances
Around 100 Kuwaiti citizens yesterday submitted formal legal complaints at a local court demanding that MPs be compelled.
21 juli 2011 - Kuwait Times
Minister questioned over staff's dodgy expenses
MP Shuaib Al-Muwaizri said that Kuwait is not and should be treated as a feudal estate owned and run by several individuals according to their whims.
20 juli 2011 - Kuwait Times
Kuwaiti MPs question ministers
MP Walid Al-Tabtabaie has submitted a number of parliamentary questions to Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Dr. Mohammad Al-Afasi concerning the implementation of disability rights legislation introduced last year.
12 juli 2011 - Arab news
Improvements in women's rights: Kuwait
UN Women launched its first global report. Entitled 'Progress of the World's Women: In Pursuit of Justice,' the new report examines women's rights worldwide and highlights the injustices women suffer at home, at work, in politics and under different justice systems.
7 juli 2011
GCC solidarity pledge by Bahrain and Kuwait
Security is a unified mission for the GCC, it was declared.
