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Video: Kuwait political infighting

 

  

 Political turmoil disrupts Kuwait’s markets 
 

Kuwait is one of the richest economies in the world – fuelled mostly by its vast oil wealth.

But a three-year standoff between the ruling family and parliament is delaying reforms and government plans to attract more investment.

As Kuwaitis head to the polls on Saturday, Al-Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra reports about Kuwait’s efforts to overcome political and economic obstacles.