Kuwait- KUNA main news for Saturday, Sept 9, 2017


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Local:

KUWAIT -- The Ministry of Interior is taking precautions at onset of the scholastic year to ensure safe traffic.

KUWAIT -- Minister of Health Dr. Jamal Al-Harbi declares Kuwaiti Health Office in Washington had successfully evacuated all Kuwaiti patients from US regions that were later swept by the hurricane Irma. By Nasser Qudaih. Issued at 15:00 p.m. (12:0 GMT)

KUWAIT -- The National Council on US-Arab Relations (NCUSAR) has bestowed its Global Humanitarian and Business Achievement Award upon a prominent Kuwaiti poet and activist for his work to promote the Islamic faith. Issued at 15:24 p.m. (12:24 GMT).

Economic:

KUWAIT -- Price of Kuwaiti oil was up by two cents to USD 51.38 per barrel Friday after it was at USD 51.36 pb the day before, said Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) Saturday. Issued at 09:57 a.m. (06:57 GMT).

International:

WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump, speaking separately with Crown Princes of Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the Qatari Amir, notes unity among "US partners" essential for Gulf security. Issued at 09:36 a.m. (06:36 GMT).

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