Kuwait city: Today in Kuwait's history, several significant events and figures have been commemorated, marking milestones that have shaped the nation's legacy. The State of Kuwait Constituent Assembly elections were a pivotal moment, with 10,159 out of 11,288 eligible voters participating, leading to the election of 20 members representing 10 constituencies.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the year 1979 saw the passing of Abdullah Al-Roudhan at the age of 69. Al-Roudhan was a prominent figure, being a member of the first National Assembly and holding several ministerial positions. In 1990, the former Parliament Speaker Khaled Al-Ghunaim passed away at the age of 74, highlighting another loss in the country's political history.
In 1997, the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) reported an earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale, which shook Al-Rideefa, located 50 kilometers southwest of Kuwait City. This natural occurrence was a significant event for the region's geological studies.
Further, in 2012, Kuwaiti Dr. Abdullah Al-Mhareb was elected as the new Director General of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) during its General Congress held in Tunisia, marking a notable achievement in the field of education and culture for Kuwait.
In the industrial sector, 2020 was marked by the Kuwait National Petroleum Company's (KNPC) announcement of the operation of a hydrogen naphtha treatment unit at Mina Abdullah Refinery. This was part of the Clean Fuel Project, showcasing Kuwait's advancements in refining and environmental sustainability.