KUWAIT, Oct 24 (KUNA)
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1963 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a decree to form the higher council for civil aviation with a mandate of placing state's civil aviation policy.
1987 -- A bomb exploded at Pan American office in Kuwait but only caused material damage.
1999 -- A foundation stone was placed for the UN House in Mishref Area, coinciding with UN Day. The UN House consisted of a number of international organizations.
2007 -- Fahad Al-Ahmad Housing Project won Arab Housing Ministers' Executive Council's award for the best Arab housing project for 2007.
2007 -- Kuwait national team won the 10th Gulf Fraternity Shooting Championship, held at Sabah Al-Ahmad Shooting Range, with 27 medals: nine gold, 11 silver and seven bronze.
2008 -- Ali Al-Shemali won the Asian Jetski Super stock (800cc) that was held in Bali, Indonesia.
2015 -- Kuwait national team won the 13th Gulf Shooting Championship with 26 medals: 10 gold, nine silver and seven bronze.
2020 -- Abdulrahman Al-Mazroui, former Undersecretary of Ministry of Social Affairs, passed away at the age of 83. (end) mbr.nsn.mt