VOL. XLIV

No. 12

19-March-2001

KUWAIT

Parliament Puts Brakes On Project Kuwait Until Further Notice

Kuwaits National Assembly on 14 March passed a resolution, signed by 36 of the 50 deputies, demanding that all future agreements with international companies investing in the development of the countrys oilfields should be subject to new and separate legislation. After a stormy debate, deputies delegated parliaments Finance and Economic Affairs committee to examine a range of measures incorporated...