This Day in Kuwait History
A report reviewing historical Kuwaiti events, including diplomatic relations with Syria, the formation of aviation bodies, housing and sports achievements, and the passing of a prominent social figure.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Kuwait City, Oct 24 (KUNA) -- October 24:
1963 – The State of Kuwait establishes diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level with Syria.
1963 – Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah issues an emiri decree establishing a Supreme Council for Civil Aviation to study and formulate the state’s policy on civil aviation affairs and to define the economic policy for aviation.
1976 – Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Salim Al-Sabah issues Law-Decree No. 82 of 1976 approving the Agreement on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between Arab Host Countries and Citizens of Other Arab States, which was approved by the Arab Economic Unity Council on June 10, 1974.
1976 – Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Salim Al-Sabah issues Law-Decree No. 92 of 1976 concerning certain provisions related to the disposal of real estate. The law prohibits the sale of undivided shares in land that has not been subject to a partition decree, except with prior approval from the Kuwait Municipality and in accordance with regulations and conditions issued by a municipal council decision. Any contract violating this provision is deemed null and void.
1987 – A bomb explosion at the Kuwait office of the American airline Pan Am resulted in material losses.
1999 – The cornerstone of the United Nations House, which houses several international organizations in the Diplomatic Area of Mishref, was laid, coinciding with the world’s celebrations of United Nations Day.
2007 – The Fahd Al-Ahmad Housing Project wins the award for the best implemented Arab housing project of 2007 from the Executive Office of the Arab Ministers of Housing and Urban Affairs Council.
2008 – Competitor Ali Al-Shamari wins the gold medal in the Jet Ski Superstock 800cc category at the Asian Beach Games in Bali, Indonesia.
2015 – The Kuwait shooting team is crowned champion of the 13th Gulf Championship and wins the Crown Prince’s Cup.
2020 – Former Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Muzarai, passes away at the age of 83. He was one of the pioneers of social work.
M.B.R. / N.S.N.
