KUWAIT: In August, the US manufacturing sector continued to contract, though at a slower rate, with the ISM Manufacturing PMI slightly increasing to 47.2 from 46.8 in July, but still below market expectations of 47.5.

KUWAIT: Burgan Bank, one of the most prominent financial institutions in the region, added a new achievement to its track record by ranking 35th on The Banker magazine’s list of Top 100 Arab Banks in 2024.

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Sunday said it will provide all its services to enhance economic relations between Kuwait and Malaysia in the fields of economic development and trade cooperation through attracting investment and trade projects and establishing successful partnerships between the two friendly countries.

NEW YORK: Uncertainty over the US economy’s health is rippling through markets, adding fuel to an already-volatile period that has investors grappling with a shift in Federal Reserve policy, a tight US election and worries over stretched valuations.

KARACHI: Amina Sohail veers through heavy traffic to pick up her next passenger — the sight of a woman riding a motorcycle drawing stares in Pakistan’s megacity of Karachi.

KUWAIT: As part of its commitment to rewarding customers, Gulf Bank announced the 10 winners of the August monthly draw, each receiving a prize of KD 1,000.

ATHENS: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis promised on Saturday to increase pensions, cut taxes and social security contributions, and increase the minimum wage in 2025, as thousands rallied to protest a high cost of living.

KUWAIT: Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Dr Adarsh Swaika on Sunday inaugurated a trade promotion event - Buyer-Seller Meet - in food and beverages sector.

Public-private partnerships (PPP) have emerged as a key tool for governments to address challenges in delivering essential public services, especially in sectors like healthcare, education, and affordable housing.