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KUNA main news for Wednesday March 23, 2017

KUNA main news for Wednesday March 23, 2017

Local:

KUWAIT -- In recognition of their efforts to bring the art of cinema to the masses, the First Kuwait Film Festival, on March 24-28, will honor the pioneers of filmmaking in the country. (By Shahad Kamal issued at 10:04 a.m. local-time 07:04 GMT)

International:

AMMAN -- Senior economic and social affairs officials meet in the Jordanian capital in preparation for the Arab summit.

BEIRUT -- Director General of the Kuwait Economic Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) Abdulwahab A. Al-Bader meets top Lebanese lawmaker.

BRUSSELS -- KUNA issues analytical report on the results of the Netherlands elections.

DUBAI -- The Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development (DIHAD) Conference and Exhibition honored Chairman of the International Islamic Charitable Organizations (IICO) Dr. Abdullah Al-Maatouq for his efforts within the global humanitarian scene. (By Suleiman Redha issued at 10:07 a.m. local-time 07:07 GMT)

WASHINGTON -- Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah affirmed that his country was keen on supporting the Iraqi people on all possible levels. (By Samie Al-Dulaimi issued at 10:36 a.m. local-time 07:36 GMT)

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