KUNA main news for Monday, February 20, 2017


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA))

Local:
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KUWAIT -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah begins official visit to the Sultanate of Oman where he scheduled to meet the Omani leadership.

MANAMA -- National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanim continues his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, discusses latest developments in the region.

KUWAIT -- UN official says the recent Kuwaiti donation of USD eight million to help 25,000 Syrian refugee families in Lebanon cemented Kuwait's commitment to addressing such humanitarian crisis in the last four years. (Report by Arwa Al-Qugayyan) issued at 11:40 local time.

KUWAIT -- Acting Director General of the Social Development Office (SDO) Dr. Wafaa Al-Aradi said that the office since it was established in 1992 has been working hard to achieve psychological and social wellbeing of citizens. (Report by Jamal Yeli) Issued at 11:35 local time.


ECONOMICS
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KUWAIT -- The Public Authority of Industry kicks off Exceptional Factory Award 2017, considered one of the most important awards for industrial facilities, (Report by Salem Al-Methen).


International:
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DOHA -- Qatari Prime Minister hosts International Conference on human rights comparisons in conflicts in the Arab world.

TUNIS -- Algeria and Egypt foreign ministers meets Tunisian President and tackles the trilateral talks regarding the Libyan crisis.

GENEVA -- Consultation talks begins with invited parties involved to discuss the Syrian crisis.

NEW DELHI -- Kuwait Embassy hosts ceremony marking national day and liberation day anniversaries.

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