Kuwait city: Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital has announced a groundbreaking achievement in the field of medical surgery. The hospital successfully conducted the Middle East's first operation to repair an aortic aneurysm by custom-modifying a stent to fit the patient's arterial size and branches, before implanting it via catheterization.
According to Kuwait News Agency, this achievement highlights Kuwait's advancements in medical technology and surgical expertise. The hospital's team developed a unique approach to stent modification, allowing for a tailored fit that addresses the specific anatomical needs of the patient, marking a significant milestone in the region's healthcare capabilities.
In other notable events in Kuwait's history, Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah signed a decree in 1989 concerning low-cost libel suits, limiting their value to KD 1,000 (approximately USD 3,000) and referring them to the district court. Meanwhile, in 1975, Kuwait mourned the loss of poet Bader Al-Jasser Al-Ayyaf, who passed away at the age of 46. Al-Ayyaf was a pivotal figure in Kuwaiti songwriting and was instrumental in introducing singing performances to theater.
In 2011, the Ministry of Health signed a memorandum of understanding with a Belgian social welfare institution to foster cooperation in education and technology. The following year, Kuwait and Italy formalized a military cooperation agreement. In 2018, the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development committed nearly one million Kuwaiti dinars (USD 3.5 million) to co-fund an airport project in Mongolia, emphasizing Kuwait's role in international development.
Renowned artist and folk singer Hamad Khalifa Al-Saqer passed away in 2018 at the age of 89. In 2020, Minister of the Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Ali Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah announced the hospitalization of Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah for medical checkups, with Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah temporarily assuming some constitutional duties.