This Day in Kuwait History

Kuwait, Aug 21 (KUNA) -- August 21:

1990 - Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak issues a call to the Iraqi regime leader, urging the withdrawal of Iraqi troops from Kuwait to restore the situation to its previous state.

1990 - Minister of Information Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah issues a decree establishing the Kuwaiti Media Center in Cairo, which played a prominent role in conveying the Kuwaiti cause to the world during the Iraqi regime's occupation.

1990 - The European Group decides to reject the Iraqi ultimatum to close foreign embassies in Kuwait and continues to open its 12 embassies.

1996 - Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah issues a law approving a cooperation and headquarters agreement between the Government of Kuwait and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), stipulating that the UNHCR office be granted appropriate privileges and immunities to carry out its work.

2003 - The Kuwait Ports Authority cancels all special fees for ship berthing with the aim of increasing activity in Kuwaiti ports.

2006 - Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah issues a decree regarding the governorates system.

2006 - Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah issues a decree establishing the Central Authority for Information Technology.

2014 - The World Health Organization commends Kuwait’s donation of $45 million to aid victims of the conflict in Syria, which contributes to saving lives and addressing the health needs of millions of affected people.

2021 - Kuwaiti Munira Al-Hushash obtains the international license from the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) after passing all physical and theoretical tests, becoming the first female Kuwaiti referee to receive the international badge for officiating basketball matches in the Gulf region.

2022 - The Capital Markets Authority announces its membership in the Global Fintech Innovation Network as a regulatory tool focused on emerging technologies.

2023 - Artist Badr Al-Tayyar passes away at the age of 70, after a life rich with contributions to Kuwaiti art.

2025 - The Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research announces that its Water Research Center has obtained a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a wetland system.

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