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Today in Kuwait's history

KUWAIT, March 12 (KUNA)

1957 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a decree that considers all lands located outside urban structure a property of the Amiri Diwan.
1958 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah inaugurated an extension at Al-Ahmadi Refinery, which was established in 1949.
1984 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah opened Kuwait Entertainment City, one of Kuwait Touristic Enterprises projects. The KD-30-million city is built in the northwest of Kuwait City.
2006 -- Bahraini King Hamad Al-Khalifa decorated Kuwait Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Sheikh Isa bin Salman First Class Order in appreciation of his efforts to cementing bilateral ties.
2006 -- Qatari Amir Sheikh Hamad Al-Thani decorated Kuwait Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Istiqlal (Independence) Medal in appreciation of his efforts to boosting bilateral relations.
2008 -- Ministry of Health opened Jassem Al-Wazzan clinic in Mansouriya Area. The KD-1.2-million facility includes clinics for all ages, a dental service and labs.
2014 -- Kuwait won Kuwait Amir International Shooting championship with two gold, two silver and three bronze medals.
2017 -- Kuwait Airways received Warba, the fifth Boeing 777-er 300. This was part of Kuwait Airways contract with Boeing to buy 10 aircraft of the same model.
2018 -- Kuwait Ministry of Health placed the foundation stone of health insurance hospital in Al-Jahra Governorate. The KD-162-million hospital has 300 beds.
2018 -- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) launched its' French Language Service, part of the national agency's quest to reach out to as many readers as possible.
2019 -- Kuwaiti Ophthalmologist Khaled Al-Sabti displayed, at an international conference in the US, a new device to treat retina. (end) gta