28 October: What Happened On This Day

In Kuwait

1969 — A Satellite Earth Station

Kuwait’s first earth station for satellite communications opened at Umm Al-Aish, working with the satellite over the Indian Ocean. It was later modified to work with the main satellite over the Atlantic as well.

1994 — Ties with Estonia

Kuwait established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Estonia.

1996 — The Gulf Cup Comes Home

Kuwait’s national football team won the 13th Arabian Gulf Cup in Muscat, taking the title back after six years.

2007 — Care for the Elderly

The executive regulations of Law No. 11 of 2007 on social care for the elderly were issued. To qualify, a person must be Kuwaiti, at least 65, and unable to provide wholly or partly for life’s basic needs.

2008 — Farewell to Ali Al-Mufidi

Actor Ali Al-Mufidi died aged 69. A pioneer of radio directing and a member of the Gulf Arab Theatre from 1968, he is best remembered as “Qahta” in the series Darb Al-Zalaq, and he also appeared in the film Bas Ya Bahar.

2010 — The Tanker Dar Salwa

In Busan, South Korea, Kuwait signed for delivery of the crude supertanker Dar Salwa, the first of four double-hulled tankers in Kuwait Oil Tanker Company’s fleet renewal. She reached Mina Al-Ahmadi on 28 November.

2010 — A Prize for Youth Theatre

Kuwait’s Youth Theatre won the grand prize for best production at the 9th Gulf Youth Theatre Festival in Qatar with Al-Hadana, and Mohammed Al-Hamli took best director.

Source: Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), On This Day in Kuwait — 2014 edition.