Kuwait

Kuwait is a sovereign state in the Middle East with a significant oil-based economy. It is also a major global investor, with its sovereign wealth fund participating in large-scale international business deals.

Why it’s in the news: Kuwait is in the news due to its involvement in a major oil deal with KKR and Blackstone and its backing of a group acquiring BP's solar business.

Latest on Kuwait

• KKR, Blackstone Sign $16 Billion Kuwait Oil Deal
• BP nears deal to sell solar business Lightsource to Kuwait-backed group
• Iran military says attacked US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait
• UAE Aligns with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt and Global Aviation Leaders as Middle East Sets New Benchmark in Airline Baggage Handling with SITA Reporting a 23% Drop in Mishandled Bags During 2025
• Iran targets sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of US strikes
• Iran targets sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of U.S. strikes
• Wikidata: Infineon — capital ownership — Kuwait
• Saudi Arabia borders Kuwait
• Iran strikes American bases in Bahrain, Kuwait amid US offensive

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