Today in Kuwait's history

KUWAIT, Jan 22 (KUNA) -- 1956 -- Kuwait Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah signed a decree approving the state's new emblem, reflecting Kuwait's historic tradition and environment. The emblem continued until 1963.
2013 -- Al-Razi Orthopedic Hospital started using a new device in Kuwait to perform spinal surgeries.
2014 -- The National Assembly approved a draft law to provide people who already acquired housing loans, KD 30,000 worth of subsidized construction material. The bill was forwarded to the cabinet for approval.
2019 -- UN Secretary General office announced the appointment of Rola Dashti of Kuwait as the Executive Secretary of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).
2020 -- The National Assembly approved a draft law concerning a memorandum of understanding between State of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, and a draft agreement over the neutral zone and adjacent submerged area between the two countries. (end) bs