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KUNA main news for Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)
Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)

Local:

KUWAIT -- Despite major technological advancements, particularly, the meteoric growth of social media, the "Diwaniya" has remained an integral component of candidates' election campaigns, providing these parliamentary hopefuls a chance to mingle with the electorate. (By Khaled Al-Mutairi issued at 09:17 a.m. local-time 06:17 GMT).

DAR ES SALAAM -- Located in the Tabata ward of Dar Es Salaam region, Kuwait's Al-Farouq center had become an integral part of the society, providing various services to the poor and the needy. (By Arwa Al-Wagayan 09:38 a.m. local-time 06:38 GMT).

KUWAIT -- With every parliamentary elections in Kuwait, the majority of citizens discuss policies, candidates' characters, and preferences most often. Seniors are no exception. (By Hani Al-Bahrani issued 10:15 a.m. local-time 07:15 GMT).

KUWAIT -- Kuwaitis are preparing to go to the ballots on Saturday to choose their representatives for a new parliament after the National Assembly was dissolved by an Amiri Decree earlier in October. (By Hanadi Al-Bloushi issued at 10:56 a.m. 07:56 GMT).

KUWAIT -- Although modern media, notably social networks, constitute a main source of information ahead of to the 2016 parliamentary elections, the role of journalists in covering and analyzing electoral activities remains absolutely indispensable. (By Mohammad Al-Sager issued at 10:36 a.m. local-time 07:36 GMT).

International:

MANAMA -- GCC lawmakers hold meeting in Bahraini capital.


ISTANBUL -- The 32nd meeting of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC) holds meeting in Turkey.


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