1958: Kuwait Writers Association held its first meeting since its establishment in May of the same year. The meeting was held at Shuwaikh High School, the association’s interim headquarters.

1971: Kuwait Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a decree separating Kuwait University’s Faculties of Sciences, Arts and Education into: Faculty of Science, and Faculty of Arts and Education.

1973:  State of Kuwait Army’s Al-Jahra Brigade headed to Al-Sheikh Mountain in Syria to take part in the October War.

1992: Kuwait Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah opened the seventh Legislative Session of the National Assembly, the first elected house since the parliament’s dissolution in 1985.

2001: State of Kuwait and the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) signed an agreement to establish the UNESCO/Amir Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Prize for Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The prize is worth USD 500,000.

2002: Kuwait Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah decorated Kuwait University’s former President Dr. Fayza Al-Kharafi with the Order of First Merit in recognition of her service and contributions to higher education.

2015:  Abdulameer Al-Turki, a renowned writer, director, and producer, passed away at the age of 70.

2020: Kuwait Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, at the opening of the fifth regular term of the 15th Legislative Session of the National Assembly, underlined importance of compliance with constitution, rule of law and national unity as the “weapon” to confront challenges.

2020: The National Assembly approved a bill to organize structure of population, aimed at specifying number of foreign workers in Kuwait. The parliament also approved a draft law amending some regulations concerning people with the special needs to improve services towards this section of society.

2021: Kuwaiti government implemented final actions to return to normalcy as of October 24 following COVID-19 restrictions. This includes allowing conferences, festivities, social gatherings, and weddings. Face masks were required in closed spaces and could be removed in open areas.

2021: The Kuwaiti government tasked the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to implement the third phase of the plan to operate Kuwait International Airport at full capacity as of October 24 following COVID-19 restrictions.

2024: Kuwait’s Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced the evening work period at government bodies will start on January 5, 2025 based on a Cabinet decision. — KUNA

 NEW DELHI: Kuwait’s Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs Ambassador Sameeh Johar Hayat met on Monday with Bangladeshi Chief of Army Staff, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, at the Army Command Headquarters. The two sides discussed military cooperation and coordination, as well as means to enhance bilateral relations and address issues of mutual interest.

Attending the meeting were Kuwait’s Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ali Hamadah, Bangladeshi Ambassador to Kuwait Major General Syed Tareq Hussain, and a number of Bangladeshi officers. The Army Chief lauded the military and security cooperation between the two countries, expressing hope for further enhancement of bilateral ties.

The first round of political consultations between the two foreign ministries concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening ties. Ambassador Hayat also met on Sunday with his Bangladeshi counterpart Mohammad Hussain and delivered a handwritten letter from Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya regarding ways to bolster bilateral relations in various fields. The Kuwaiti diplomat concluded his two-day official visit and departed Bangladesh on Monday. — KUNA

KUWAIT: The Scout Movement Conference commenced in Kuwait on Sunday under the patronage of Education Minister Jalal Al-Tabtabaei, with the participation of 200 Arab and international scouts. In his opening remarks, Chairman of the Kuwait Boy Scouts Association Dr Abdullah Al-Taraji noted that the conference coincides with the 70th anniversary of the association.

He lauded the political leadership, the Minister of Education, and all relevant parties for their continuous support of scouting in the country. The conference’s first session will focus on strategies to develop the Scout Movement, expand membership, and enhance youth empowerment.

The second session will address the Scouts’ contributions to sustainable development and their role in supporting the Palestinian project. The third session will explore the development of camps and scouting activities, as well as the importance of alternative and complementary medicine in treating injuries within the movement.

The event is organized in cooperation with the Arab Parliamentary Scout Union and the Arab Union of Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. During the opening ceremony, several prominent figures were honored for their efforts in advancing the scouting movement and promoting volunteerism and national values through diverse scouting programs. — KUNA