Airbus officially picked by Kuwait Airways
The airline, for an order of 25 new planes, would pay a whopping $2.98 billion.
May 15, 2013 5:14
Kuwait Airways to sign $3 billion-plus Airbus deal
State-run Kuwait Airways will spend 850 million dinars ($2.98 billion) on 25 new Airbus jets and aims to lease a further 13…
May 12, 2013 4:16
Kuwait Airways Cuts More Flights On 2nd Day Of Strike
Around 3,000 customs workers also went on strike at Kuwait's borders and ports last week with similar demands for higher pay. The airline's 4,000 unionised workers last walked out in October and were able to secure a 30 percent pay rise, according to figures quoted in local media.
March 19, 2012 1:26
Strike Halts Kuwait Airways Flights
State carrier Kuwait Airways cancelled nine flights late on Saturday after a walkout by employees calling for higher pay, the company's managing director said.
March 18, 2012 11:14Kuwait delays state airline’s privatisation
Struggling airline to restructure operations; Committee says completed review of bids; Airline was eyeing $280 million privatisation
October 30, 2011 3:09
Business of…Kuwait Airways
With Kuwait Airways’ stake sale likely to be the first privatisation of a Gulf-owned carrier (if anyone actually shows interest), Kipp looks at what could have happened that has led the airline to its downward spiral.
August 4, 2011 11:50
Will anyone be interested in Kuwait Air? Analysts say no
Kuwait Airways seeking investor for $280 mln stake sale; Airline offering 35 pct of its share capital; Limited interest seen-analysts
August 2, 2011 11:49Iraqi Airways assets in Jordan – officials
Friction between Kuwait Airways Corp and Iraqi Airways continue with Kuwait seizing Iraq assets.
May 29, 2011 9:50Kuwait Airways grounds its Airbus A300 fleet
The A300 is a short- to medium-range widebody jet liner.
December 30, 2010 4:18Kuwait Airways to borrow from banks to pay salaries
Parliament approved plan to privatise it in 2008.
August 15, 2010 3:07
Making privatization fly
With Saudi Arabian Airlines edging closer to full privatization, other state-owned Gulf carriers – which face increasing competition from ‘budget’ operations – look set to follow.
March 23, 2010 2:42
Qatar Should Consider More Flexible Exchange Rate - Central Banker
As the World Cup draws closer, Qatar's fiscal spending, its only policy tool, may become difficult to restrict.
May 21, 2013 4:23
Yahoo on Tumblr: 'we promise not to screw it up'
Search engine giant confirms purchase of popular blogger site as both sides vow to address users' concerns
May 21, 2013 2:52
Arabtec workers: strike will continue
Employees say no promises for higher wages have yet been made.
May 21, 2013 11:57
Minimum wage 'unfair' for employers?
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43