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NEW YORK — Kuwait has affirmed commitment to protect rights of disabled people and allow them to become an important part of society. The remarks came during a speech by director general of the Public Authority for Disability Affairs (PADA) Dr. Bibi Al-Omairiat 16th conference of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, in New York.

BAGHDAD — Kuwaiti Minister of Finance, Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment and Acting Minister of Oil Manaf Al-Hajeri says that Kuwait is investing and working within its announced strategic plans to continue playing an enhanced role within the world as a secure source of energy.

BRUSSELS — Secretary General of the Cooperation Council for Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) Jasem Al Budaiwi meets EU High Representative Josep Borrell in Brussels, discussing bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest. (Exclusive interview by Nawab Khan).

KUWAIT — Kuwaiti crude oil price went down by USD 1.23 during Thursday’s trading sessions to reach USD 75.04 per barrel, compared with USD 76.27 pb the day before.

Source: Kuwait News Agency