Local:
KUWAIT -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation return from Turkey where His Highness has paid a State official visit. Issued at 14:47 p.m. (11:47 GMT).
KUWAIT -- The State of Kuwait will mark on March 23 the World Meteorological Day, which will be celebrated under the theme (Understanding Clouds). Issued at 10:07 a.m. (07:07 GMT)
KUWAIT -- The State of Kuwait's top leaders keenly back skilled and bright citizens and establishment of Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity is a tangible proof of this high-level approach, says the Minister of Education. By Mirvat Abduldayem. Issued at 15:54 p.m. (12:54 GMT).
Economic:
KUWAIT -- Boursa Kuwait's trades conclude in a record bullish manner with the the benchmark crossing the 7,020-point psychological barrier, largely due to extraordinary activity on part of a large number of (longtime-known as) inactive chips. By Mohammad Kamal. Issued at 15:17 p.m. (12:17 GMT).
KUWAIT -- The Kuwait Finance House (KFH) celebrates the 40th anniversary of its establishment as one of the foremost Islamic financial institutions in the world.
International:
BEIRUT -- The media in regional nations should shed light on positive affairs instead of focusing on negative news about wars and terrorism and crises, according to a top Chinese media figure. By Ayoub Khaddaj and Wasim Haidar. Issued at 14:36 p.m. (11:36 GMT).
WASHINGTON -- A meeting for the international coalition confronting the so-called Islamic State (IS) will be held in the US capital. Kuwait will partake in the meeting.
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