Local:
KILIS, Turkey -- Chairman of the International Islamic Charitable Organizations (IICO) Dr. Abdullah Al-Maatouq cuts the ribbon of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Village for Hosting Syrian refugees in southern town of Kilis. By Redha Sardar. Issued at 15:52 p.m. (12:52 GMT)
KUWAIT -- The Ministry of Health affirms that Kuwait is currently a Malaria-free zone with 388 cases treated in 2016. By Nasser Qudeih. Issued at 13:09 p.m. (10:09 GMT)
KUWAIT -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is due in Kuwait Sunday for official talks with His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Issued at 12:34 (09:34 GMT).
KUWAIT -- Living up to its status as International Humanitarian Center, Kuwait continues offering assistance to needy people in the Middle East and beyond throughout the just-ended week. Issued at 10:46 a.m. (07:46 GMT).
Economic:
KUWAIT -- Price of Kuwaiti oil went down 39 cents to settle at USD 49.17 per barrel yesterday after being at USD 51.56 pb last Thursday, said Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) on Saturday. Issued 10:55 a.m. (07:55 GMT).
International:
IRBIL -- Iraqi regular forces, braving sniper fire and recurring suicide attacks by anti-government Islamic militants in Mosul, have continued advancing in the battle-scarred city. Issued at 14:30 p.m. (11:30 GMT).
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