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KUNA main news for Thursday, August 24, 2017

Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)
Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)

Local:

KUWAIT -- His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah affirms his government is keen on implementing His Highness the Amir's instructions for tackling housing issues. Issued at 14:31 p.m. (11:31 GMT).

KUWAIT -- Kuwaiti surgeon Dr. Faisal Al-Hajri has conducted 12 urological surgeries to Syrian refugees in southern Turkey. Issued at 15:36 p.m. (12:36 GMT).

KUWAIT -- Kuwait continues to deliver aid to Iraq's third largest city of Basra, latest installment of a campaign put together by Kuwait Red Crescent Society's (KRCS). By Arwa Al-Wugayyan. Issued at 14:51 p.m. (11:51 GMT).

KUWAIT -- For those brave souls who decided not to travel this summer, indoor sport clubs have been sanctuaries where many activities took place away from the scorching heat. (Photo-feature by Ahmad Sorour issued 09:36 a.m. (06:36 GMT).

KUWAIT -- A few days after bidding farewell to renowned Kuwaiti actor Abdulhussein Abdulredha, Kuwait suffered another loss within the arts and cultural domains with the passing away of Singer Hussein Jassem at age 73. Issued at 10:30 a.m. (07:30 GMT).

Economic:

KUWAIT -- The World Bank (WB) is eager to partnership with Kuwait to help in the reconstruction of recently liberated areas in Iraq, said the World Bank's (WB) Country Manager in Kuwait Firas Raad on Thursday. By Fawaz Karami issued at 09:47 a.m. (06:47 GMT)

International:

BAGHDAD -- An Iraqi ship that sank in Khor Abdullah estuary on Saturday was salvaged with 16 dead bodies on board, Iraqi Minister Transportation Kazem Finjan declares. Issued at 14:50 p.m. (11:50 GMT).

JEDDAH -- Makkah Development Authority (MDA) announces launching online tickets sale for pilgrims desiring to use train services at the holy sites on the website (www.mrda.gov.sa). Issued at 15:29 p.m. (12:29 GMT).

CAIRO -- Arab social and economic officials hold a meeting in the Egyptian capital to discuss topics related to pan-Arab customs union and free trade zone agreement.

MOSCOW -- Russia reiterates support to the Kuwaiti efforts aimed at resolving the dispute between a number of Arab states and Qatar. Issued at 12:04 (09:04 GMT).

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