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KUNA main news for Thursday, August 31, 2017

KUNA main news for Thursday, August 31, 2017

Economic:

KUWAIT -- Though a year has gone by since the decision to hike fuel prices took effect, it seems that vehicle owners in Kuwait still fill their tanks with the same amount of fuel. (Photo-feature by Ahmad Sorour issued at 10:08 a.m. local-time 07:08 GMT)

KUWAIT -- The government decision one year ago to cut the subsidy for fuels, thereby raising their prices, was meant, in part, to ease the traffic congestion but the problem remains virtually the same. (By Saud Sultan and Abdulaziz Al-Mejren issued at 09:58 a.m. local-time 06:58 GMT)

International:

 ARAFAT -- Pilgrims headed Thursday to Mount Arafat in Makkah to perform Hajj's most important and grandest rite. (Issued at 09:45 a.m. local-time 06:45 GMT)

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