Will the Emir dissolve Parliament?
Al Jazeera television reported on Tuesday that Kuwait’s ruler has decided to dissolve parliament after Islamist lawmakers asked to question the prime minister over his government’s handling of the...
View ArticleEmir accepts resignation of government
The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, has accepted the resignation the prime minister and his cabinet, Kuwaiti official Television reported on Monday. Kuwait’s government resignation...
View ArticleSultan of Brunei State Visit to Kuwait and Oman
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei began a three day statevisit to Kuwait on April 13 which he held talks with Emir of Kuwait. The leaders underlined the warm and friendly relations...
View ArticleKuwaiti Emir holds talks with UAE President
The President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the Emir of Kuwait, H.H Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who is visiting the UAE, held talks in Abu Dhabi today....
View ArticleSheikh Khalifa Discusses With Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad The Topics on the GCC summit
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received yesterday (December 7) Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, at the Emirates Palace in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin...
View ArticleQueen Rania Tours the Gulf for Madrasiti Palestine
As part of her efforts to support the “Madrasati Palestine” initiative, Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan paid two short visits to Bahrain and Kuwait. The Queen started her tour in Bahrain, where she...
View ArticleVisit to Kuwait by His Majesty the King of Spain
Kuwait – April 4th, 2012 On Wednesday April 4th, His Majesty The King travelled on a visit to the Emirate of Kuwait. The purpose of this working visit was to promote and further develop the foreign and...
View ArticleRoyalty and the Olympics: IOC Membership
Continuing with our look at Royals and the Olympics, today the TRF Blog focuses on royals – both reigning and non-reigning – who are members of the International Olympic Committee. There are a number...
View ArticleQueen Hosts State Banquet in Honour of the Emir of Kuwait
To celebrate the tree-day State Visit of 83-year-old Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, to the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth hosted a State Banquet in Emir’s honour at Windsor...
View ArticleThe State Banquet: Jewels, Orders and Decorations
As with all State Visits, the hosts and the guests pay special attention to the Orders and Decorations they are wearing. The rule of thumb is to wear the highest honour available from the other...
View ArticleQatar Emir Visits The Gulf Countries
Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani just concluded a three day visit to Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. A Qatari official told AFP, “This was basically a friendly tour,...
View ArticleThe Richest Royals
Forbes has recently released their annual list of the world’s 15 richest royals. Emphasised in the article was the impact of the credit crunch, real estate values plumeting and stock market...
View ArticleRoyals Send Condolences To Nepal After Massive Earthquake
Royals around the globe have sent their condolences to the President and people on Nepal following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that ripped through the mountain nation on Saturday. Queen Elizabeth II...
View ArticlePrince Charles Welcomes Leaders of Jordan, Kuwait at Clarence House
The Prince of Wales this morning had brief meetings with the King of Jordan and the Emir of Kuwait at Clarence House. World leaders are in London to attend the Supporting Syria and the Region...
View ArticleMiddle Eastern Leaders Attend Arab League Summit In Amman
King Abdullah II of Jordan was the hosting head of state of the 28th Arab League Summit held on Wednesday in Amman. Among those attending the summit were King Salman bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia;...
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