The following is part two of two of major international events that took

place in 2008.
HIS-INTERNATIONAL-YEARENDER Major economic, cultural, sports events around the globe in 2008 By Mohammad Shamseddin KUWAIT, Dec 30 (KUNA) -- The impact of the global economic meltdown that originated in the US could be felt everywhere around the world, including leading......

The following is part one of two of major international events that took place in 2008.


Major events that occurred in around the globe in 2008 By Mohammad Shamseddin KUWAIT, Dec 29 (KUNA) -- The financial crisis dominated worldwide discussions during the second half of 2008, and its impact could be felt at all levels, while another unprecedented achievement was the election of......

The following are highlights of major Arab events that took place in 2008.

Major events that occurred in the Arab world in 2008 By Majda Al-Awadhi KUWAIT, Dec 28 (KUNA) -- The Arab world saw several major political, social, and economic events during 2008, the highlight of which was the Palestinian crisis and the Middle East peace negotiations.
This year also saw......

The following are highlights of major events that took place in the Gulf in 2008.

Major events that occurred in the Gulf region in 2008 By Eman Al-Houti KUWAIT, Dec 27 (KUNA) -- The Gulf region witnessed many important political, social and economic events during 2008, the most important of which was the drop in oil prices and the impact that had on countries in the......

The following is part three of three on events that took place in Kuwait in 2008.


By Lubna Maarafi

KUWAIT, Dec 25 (KUNA) -- With 2008 almost at a close, many social, educational and sports achievements made this year are worthy of highlighting.
Media and culture ================.
-- Feb 10: The first issue of Al-Ru'ya newspaper hits the stands.
-- March......

The following is part two of three on events that took place in Kuwait in 2008.

HIS-KUWAIT-YEARENDER Major humanitarian, economic events in Kuwait during 2008 By Lubna Maarafi KUWAIT, Dec 24 (KUNA) -- Kuwait takes upon itself to assist countries in different fields, and the year 2008 was witnesses to the dispatch of humanitarian aid to people stricken by natural disasters,......

The following is part one of three on events that took place in Kuwait in 2008.


HIS-KUWAIT-YEARENDER Major political events in Kuwait during 2008

By Lubna Maarafi

KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- Kuwait saw many developments and events during 2008, including the filing of two interpellation motions and the cabinet resignation twice, parliamentary elections,......