LONDON: Former OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke has been charged with bribery offences relating to her time as Nigeria’s oil minister, the UK National Crime Agency said on Tuesday.

Kuwait: The Zain Innovation Campus hosted a special ceremony to mark the successful conclusion of the company’s Summer Internship Program with HS Store.

LONDON: Despite lingering concerns about China’s economy, global oil demand hit a record high in June and could be on track for another record in August, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its latest monthly report.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has launched a $200 million fund to invest in domestic and international high-tech companies as part of the kingdom’s economic diversification plan.

NEW DELHI: Consumers are unlikely to get any relief from the high prices of vegetables in India, especially tomatoes and onions even in August.

BEIJING: China’s central bank on Monday cut a key interest rate in an attempt to counter the post-COVID growth slowdown in the world’s second-largest economy.

KUWAIT, Aug 21 (KUNA) -- The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) announced Monday new bonds and related tawarruq valued at KD 240 million (around USD 792 million).

KUWAIT: As part of its efforts in consolidating the principles of social sustainability, and its continuous support for youth, Gulf Bank concluded its sponsorship of The Influencer program, organized by LOYAC Academy of Performing Arts (LAPA) – an affiliate of the non-profit organization LOYAC. 

KUWAIT: The latest month–on-month retail sales reading came at 0.7 percent, significantly higher than the previous reading of 0.3 percent, and well above the forecasted 0.4 percent.