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Today in Kuwait's History

KUWAIT, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- 1982 -- Late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah issued decree number 5/1982 for the establishment of Zakat (Alms) House as a public institution with an independent budget.
1993 -- Late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah issued an Amiri decree number 7/1993 tasked with the formation of an administrative authority to be supervised by the Undersecretary of the Defense as well as a military authority to be supervised by Chief of Staff.
2010 -- Kuwaiti rider Aisha Al-Gu'oud won gold medal in international equestrian tournament held in Abu Dhabi.
2011 -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah order the payment of a KD 1,000 allowance in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Kuwait's independence, 20th liberation day, and the fifth anniversary of his ascension to power. Holders of food ration cards were also given a 14-months' worth of free food supplies in celebrations of the happy occasions.
2017 -- Kuwait Sports Club wins His Highness the Crown Prince cup for the 6th time in its history after beating Qadsiya.(end).
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