KUWAIT, July 2 (KUNA) —
1961 — The UN Security Council (UNSC) convened an emergency session regarding a complaint filed by Britain representing the State of Kuwait, addressing Iraqi allegations and claims against Kuwait.
1997 — The inaugural edition of “Al-Dustour” weekly was released. This parliamentary publication was led by Sheridah Al-Muousherji as Editor-in-Chief.
2000 — Kuwait and Saudi Arabia finalized the delineation of their shared maritime borders. An agreement concerning the submerged area of the neutral zone was signed by Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal.
2000 — Kuwait’s Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah awarded Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdulaziz the highest Kuwaiti honor, the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Order, acknowledging Saudi Arabia’s support for Kuwaiti causes. In response, Prince Abdullah, who also served as Deputy Prime Minister and Head of National Guards, presented Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad with the highest Saudi medal, the King Abdulaziz Order.
2004 — Sheikh Talal Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah, head of Kuwait’s Bowling Federation, was elected President of the Asian Bowling Federation.
2018 — Kuwait’s Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah opened Al-Jahra Medical City. The facility, costing KD-364 million, comprises eight buildings with a total capacity of 1234 beds.
2020 — The Kuwaiti Government decided to lift the complete quarantine on the Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh and Mahboula areas effective July 9, while maintaining the medical infrastructure in preparation for any potential spread of COVID-19.
2022 — The International Pharmaceutical Federation recognized Dr. Dalal Al-Taweel, assistant dean for student and academic affairs at Kuwait University’s Faculty of Pharmacology, as one of 20 emerging stars in pharmaceutical science and pharmacological education.
— news from Kuwait News Agency