Local:
KUWAIT -- The design for Abdullah Al-Salem Culture Center won on Saturday AWARDS LEAF award, one of the most prestigious awards in architecture. (Issued 12:47 p.m. local-time 09:47 GMT).
Economic:
KUWAIT -- Kuwaiti economists foresee significant growth of traded liquidity at Boursa Kuwait after its promotion to the level of an emerging market, thus boosting prospects for a much healthier status of the national economy. (By Mohammad Kamal issued at 09:49 a.m. local-time 06:49 GMT).
International:
MADRID -- Catalonia region will hold a historical referendum on Sunday on separation from Spain, an illegal step strongly refused by Madrid, after long years of tension between the two sides. (By Hanadi Watfa issued at 02:52 p.m. local-time 11:52 GMT).
IRBIL -- Kurdistan region's government called on its Baghdad counterpart Saturday to end the decision to suspend flights and close airports in the area. (Issued 12:53 p.m. local-time 09:53 GMT).
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