MANAMA - Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa has commended His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Shaikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's pivotal role in strengthening joint Arab action and bolstering Bahraini-Kuwaiti relations.
KUWAIT - Minister of Commerce and Industry Khaled Al-Roudhan said that the fresh competition law to be debated by parliament soon would ensure equal opportunities.
BERLIN - German and Kuwaiti officials underlined deep relations between their countries and reiterated willingness to upgrade them to the highest levels.
KUWAIT - His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award declared that ten Arab technological ventures won the award in its 19th edition this year.
BEIRUT - The Council of Patriarchs and Bishops, a top Christian religious authority, described the ongoing events in the country as a "historic popular uprising" that warrants extraordinary stances and measures.
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump announced reaching "a permanent ceasefire" in northern Syria and lifting of all sanctions imposed on Turkey.
TUNIS - Tunisian President Kais Saied took an oath of office, vowing to combat corruption and terrorism. (end) ibi