‘Talking Tax’ KPMG annual conference slated for Jan 23

As part of Kuwait’s efforts to address the tax challenges arising from the digitization of the economy, KPMG in Kuwait will hold its annual Talking Tax conference on January 23. On November 15, 2023, Kuwait had announced regarding its accession to the comprehensive framework of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the

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GIIC inks deal with Abeer Medical Company

The Gulf Islamic Investment Company has inked a deal to acquire a significant ownership stake valued at 600 million Saudi riyals in Abeer Medical Company (Abeer), the largest provider of affordable healthcare services in Saudi Arabia. Renowned as a global leader in Islamic Sharia-compliant alternative investments, managing assets totaling $4 billion, the Gulf Islamic Investment

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Maintenance of voltage stations done according to plan

Director of the Maintenance of Main Transformers Department at the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, Eng. Nahar Al-Dhafiri, maintenance operations at the various voltage stations are proceeding as required and as planned according to the contracts. Al-Dhafiri pointed told-Anba that the administration has finished preparing tenders for maintenance contracts for the period after

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MoH adds chemicals to controlled substances list

In a recent development, Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi, the Minister of Health, has issued two decisions aimed at adding certain chemicals to the list of controlled drugs and psychotropic substances. These decisions are part of the ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse and regulate the usage and trafficking of drugs in accordance with international standards, reported

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