KUWAIT, Aug 23 (KUNA) -- 1980 -- Draft law was issued on formation of an environment protection council headed by the Minister of Health, tasked with proposing general policies, scientific and health standards to guarantee preservation of the environment, public health and safety while utilizing all natural resources.
2000 -- MP Sami Al-Mnayyes passed away at the age of 68. He was the Secretary General of Kuwait Democratic Forum. He was member of the first National Assembly in 1963 and had also served in the parliaments elected in 1965, 1971, 1974, 1975, 1976, and 1999.
2003 -- Kuwait joined Arab Textiles Industries Union.
2007 -- Fire at Al-Jahra Hospital caused death of two elderly patients in the Intensive Care Unit. Patients of nine wards were evacuated and referred to other hospitals for care. (end) gta