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KUNA main news for Thursday, December 8, 2016

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

Local:

KUWAIT -- Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud arrives in Kuwait on his first visit since ascending the Kingdom's throne on January 23, 2015.

KUWAIT -- During their long sea voyages in search of precious pearls, Kuwaiti sailors in the old days used to make small wooden boxes called Al-Mshabnaj to safe-keep their personal belongings and preserve presents to loved ones back at home. (By Sheikha Al-Lougani issued at 09:59 a.m. local-time 06:59 GMT).

KUWAIT -- With the advent of the cold winter season, camp sites began to sprout in the vast Kuwaiti desert, painting a beautiful picture of people enjoying what nature has to offer away from the racket of the city and suburban areas. (By Ahmad Souror issued at 10:04 a.m. local-time 07:04 GMT).

International:

VIENNA -- Representative of 21 non-member states are interested in the upcoming OPEC ministerial meeting next Saturday, said a source Thursday. (Issued at 09:09 a.m. 06:06 GMT).

AMMAN -- Kuwait embassy hands in relief aid material to Syrian refugees in Jordan.

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