Kuwait's IICO reopens school for displaced Iraqis in Irbil

IRBIL, July 28 (KUNA) -- The Kuwait-based International Islamic Organization (IICO) reopened on Thursday in the Iraqi Kurdistan city of Irbil a school for 750 displaced Iraqi students.
Kuwait's General Consul in Ibril Dr. Omar Al-Kanderi attended the reopening ceremony of the "second Kuwait" school.
The school was closed a month ago due to a fire that erupted in the facility.
Speaking to KUNA, Consul Al-Kanderi indicated that the school was part of the (Kuwait by your side) humanitarian campaign, noting that the reopening was coordinated with Barzani charitable institute.
The State of Kuwait is keen on continuing its humanitarian role in Iraq so as to reflect the strong ties linking the two nations.
The school was established in 2017 as part of Kuwait's outreach program to enable Iraqi students to continue their education.
Omed Khoshnaw, Irbil province governor, expressed gratitude during the reopening ceremony of the school.
He commended the continuous Kuwaiti assistance to Iraq and Kurdistan province, saying that the school of help boost education in the region. (end) sbr.gta