Today in Kuwait's history

KUWAIT, Aug 20 (KUNA) -- 1974 -- Kuwaiti Theater Troupe performed the first puppet show in Kuwait.
2000 -- Kuwait Government approved regulations for acquisition of Kuwaiti companies' shares by foreigners pursuant to law 20/2000 issued in May.
2007 -- Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor issued a resolution establishing a charitable fund for people with special needs, affiliated with the Higher Council for Affairs of Persons with Disabilities.
2009 -- Kuwait Contractors Union was proclaimed.
2016 -- Kuwait joined the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, making the country first Arab nation to sign the convention.
2018 -- "Barayeh Salem" project in Salmiya opened with newly developed and modern designs to attract more visitors in Salem Al-Mubarak Street. The project, which is home to booths for owners of small projects, contains spacious walking areas, children playground, exhibitions' yard and water fountains.
2023 -- Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah ratified laws included in the legislative plan of the cabinet-parliament coordinative committee. The plan concerned amendments to a retirees' health insurance law, a law of establishment for the constitutional court No.14/1973, and a law connected with the establishment of a company tasked with the construction of cities and residential areas and their economic development. The plan also had a law concerned with the election of National Assembly members. (end) bs