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Young faces enliven Kuwait's faded art scene

KUWAIT (Reuters) - After two lackluster decades, Kuwait is experiencing a quiet revival of an arts scene once known as the most avant garde in the Gulf, thanks to a new generation eager to tackle sensitive issues using cutting-edge art forms.Full story

Kuwait replaces oil officials at KPC after $2.2 billion Dow payment

KUWAIT (Reuters) - State-run Kuwait Petroleum Company (KPC) appointed a new chief executive and suspended other top officials after the country paid $2.2 billion in damages to Dow Chemical Co <DOW.N> over a scrapped plastics joint venture. Full story

Kuwait court ruling may threaten economic recovery

KUWAIT (Reuters) - A ruling by Kuwait's top court next month could end a period of relative political stability, jeopardizing government plans to push ahead with long-delayed economic projects. Full story

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