KUWAIT, Nov 8 (KUNA)
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1967 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah issues a decree regulating tasks of missions and scholarships for civil servants.
1971 -- The Cooperative Societies is established, comprising 14 societies.
2002 -- The Kuwaiti paralympic team wins the world fencing tournament held in the US.
2016 -- Deputy CEO of the Kuwait North Zone at Kuwait Oil Company Badriah Ali Abdulraheem wins the best lady award in the oil and gas sector.
2001 -- Hussein Al-Saleh, a prominent director of theatrical and TV works, passes away. (end) rk