This Day in Kuwait History

Kuwait City, Sept 27 (KUNA) – September 27:

1976 – Kuwait experiences a 3.8 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale, striking southeast Ahmadi.

1977 – Kuwait’s Deputy Amir, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, issues Decree-Law No. (127) of 1977, approving Kuwait’s accession to the Agreement Establishing the African Development Fund, signed by its original parties on November 26, 1972. The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development is entrusted with representing Kuwait in this African fund.

1986 – The Kuwait Stock Exchange opens its main trading hall.

1990 – World representatives at the United Nations conference stand in respect for Kuwaiti Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah following his delivery of a historic and moving speech.

1990 – Kuwaiti Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah announces at the United Nations the cancellation of all interest on Kuwait’s loans to developing countries, aiming to alleviate the debt burden on the poorest nations.

2000 – The UN Security Council approves compensation of $15.9 billion to Kuwait for damages incurred by its oil industry as a result of the Iraqi invasion and occupation of the country in 1990.

2012 – Kuwait announces a contribution of $500 million to Yemen over the next three years.

2016 – The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development signs a grant agreement with Jordan worth $20 million to finance projects in Jordanian areas hosting Syrian refugees.

2018 – Poet Mubarak Al-Hadidi dies at the age of 72. He was one of the most famous poets of song since the early 1960s.

2019 – Shooter Sara Al-Hawal wins the gold medal at the 9th Asian Shooting Championships (trap) held in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

2022 – Kuwait hosts the 17th edition of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup, featuring 16 national teams, with Japan emerging as champions. (End) M.B.R. / N.S.N.