KUWAIT: 1907: Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s 7th ruler, and the British political agent agreed on leasing Al-Shuwaikh harbor for docking ships of the British navy fleet.

1956: Kuwait government printing house was inaugurated. The facility was printing government publications including the official gazette, monthly pan-Arab Al-Arabi Magazine, Holy Quran and Arab tradition publications.

1967: Abdullah Al-Fadhala, a singer, writer and composer, died at the age of 67. He was the first citizen to use piano in Kuwaiti music, and the first to record songs outside the State of Kuwait.

1983: Kuwait Airways took delivery of the first plane, Airbus A-310, as part of a deal to purchase eight aircraft.

1990: The Kuwaiti popular conference concluded in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a declaration emphatically rejecting the Iraqi occupation of the State of Kuwait.

2003: Kuwait Sporting Club was crowned champion of the 23rd GCC basketball tournament, beating Al-Rayyan of Qatar 71-67.

2004:  Al-Rai television channel, the first Kuwaiti private channel, began transmission.2018 — Kuwait Airways signed a deal with Airbus to buy eight medium and long-range A-330-800 neo aircraft.

2022:  Kuwait Sporting Club won the Arab 34th Arab Basketball championship for the first time in the club’s history, beating Egypt’s Al-Ahli 78-77. — KUNA

KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, accompanied by Cabinet ministers, inspected Tuesday the new Kuwait Cancer Control Center (KCCC) project in Al-Sabah Health District, on the sidelines of the weekly cabinet meeting held at the project site. Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the center represents a qualitative leap in cancer patient care in the region and is part of the Ministry of Health’s strategy to develop specialized medical services according to the highest international standards.

Dr Al-Awadhi explained that the new center is designed as an integrated medical facility providing a comprehensive oncology treatment system, including blood disorders, specialized oncology surgery, radiotherapy and social services. The project will enhance the national health system’s capacity to provide advanced care within Kuwait, reducing the need for treatment abroad.

The 618-bed project comprises two medical towers, a central services building, and a parking facility accommodating around 1,950 vehicles. It includes modern operating rooms, intensive care units, and specialized suites for oncology treatment, radiotherapy and physiotherapy. The center is equipped with advanced medical and technical devices, including linear accelerators, CT and MRI simulators, radiology and nuclear medicine departments, central laboratories and a central pharmacy.

KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and the ministers inspect the new Kuwait Cancer Control Center project in the Al-Sabah Health District. -KUNA photos

Dr Al-Awadhi noted that the project aligns with global standards in managing and operating specialized centers. He said the implementation supports the Ministry of Health’s vision to modernize medical infrastructure and expand hospital capacity in line with the National Development Plan and the “New Kuwait 2035” vision, making the center a model for integrating medical, scientific and research services in oncology.

He stressed the ministry’s commitment to completing health sector development projects to improve healthcare quality and services for citizens and residents, praising the national cadres involved in the project’s implementation. During the inspection, the Prime Minister and ministers were briefed on project details by Dr Al-Awadhi, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health Dr Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, Assistant Undersecretary for Engineering Affairs Ibrahim Al-Naham, and other ministry officials.

Breast cancer awareness

In another development, Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) launched Tuesday an awareness campaign titled “Your Awareness Now… Your Safety Tomorrow” as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities, aiming to promote women’s health and emphasize the importance of early and regular screenings. Chairman of the Society Khaled Al-Mughamis told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that October provides an annual opportunity to raise public awareness about breast cancer through education on prevention and early detection, which plays a critical role in improving recovery rates. He added that the society is committed to supporting health and social initiatives that serve Kuwaiti society, align with its humanitarian mission, and strengthen community engagement in promoting public health awareness.

The campaign, launched at The Avenues mall, features an awareness exhibition with the participation of KRCS volunteers, offering guidance on early examination and self-examination techniques, as well as distributing educational brochures to enhance health knowledge. Al-Mughamis expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Health medical staff, KRCS volunteers and employees, and the management of The Avenues mall for their support in making the campaign a success. He emphasized that improving health awareness requires the collaborative efforts of both governmental and civil organizations to achieve a healthy and safe society. — KUNA

MUSCAT: HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and an accompanying delegation visited the Sultanate of Oman on Tuesday. HH the Amir was received on arrival by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and senior officials. HH the Amir was accompanied by Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Director General of Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority Dr Sheikh Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Chief of HH the Amir’s Office Rtd Lt Gen Jamal Theyab, Deputy Chairman and CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah and Managing Director of Kuwait Investment Authority Sheikh Saud Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah.

HH the Amir and Sultan Haitham held a meeting at Al-Baraka Palace in Muscat, during which the two leaders discussed the long-standing bilateral relations between Kuwait and Oman and ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields, particularly in the economic sector, aiming to enhance trade and investment coordination and integration to reinforce mutual interests and achieve further progress and prosperity. Sultan Haitham then held a banquet at Al-Baraka Palace in honor of HH the Amir and his accompanying delegation before they departed Oman.

HH the Amir later sent a cable to Sultan Haitham, expressing gratitude towards the great hospitality he received during his fraternal visit to the sultanate. In the cable, HH the Amir said that he felt the Omani leadership and people’s great hospitality, affirming that it was another milestone in the historic relations between the two brotherly nations. HH the Amir also lauded the deep-rooted ties between the two countries and peoples, wishing the Sultan well-being and for the sultanate further progress and prosperity. – KUNA