Political chaos to hold back growth in Kuwait

Kuwait’s political crisis is showing no signs of abating as former Prime Minister Sheikh Jabir bin Mubarak Al-Sabah has been reappointed only four days after he resigned. For now, tensions between the opposition-led parliament and the government are set to persist, holding back much-needed reforms.

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