Flights briefly disrupted in oil-rich Kuwait, local media say
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Flights to the small, oil-rich country of Kuwait were briefly disrupted Saturday under unclear circumstances.
Local media in Kuwait reported the disruption, blaming “technical issues.” The state-run KUNA news agency and state television did not immediately acknowledge the issue, which came after rains swept across the Gulf Arab nation.
Flight-tracking data showed some flights turning away from the country, while others on the ground showed their takeoffs delayed. The flights later began taking off around 0800 GMT.
Kuwait International Airport outside of Kuwait City is the country’s main airport