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Briefing of KUNA main news for Friday until 12:00 GMT

Briefing of KUNA main news for Friday until 12:00 GMT

KUWAIT -- Despite far-reaching hand of digital media platforms, Kuwaitis still prefer to flock to candidates' headquarters to see what they have to offer during the 2022 National Assembly elections. (Photo feature by Nasser Al-Shalabi).

KUWAIT -- Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait Prince Sultan bin Saad bin Khaled Al-Saud affirms that celebrating the 92nd anniversary of the Saudi national day represents a motive and mirrors determination of the Saudi youths to press ahead with development.

AMMAN -- Death toll of a boat, with many seekers of illegal immigration, that has gone adrift after sailing from northern Lebanon and capsized off the Syrian coast has climbed to 71.

KUWAIT -- Kuwait crude oil fell by USD 1.54 to USD 99.03 per barrel (pb) Thursday compared with USD 100.57 pb Wednesday.

VIENNA -- Price of OPEC basket of crudes went down 80 cents to USD 95.51 per barrel (pb) on Thursday, from USD 96.31 pb Wednesday. (end) rk