1990 airlift of Indians from Kuwait operating 488 flights in association with Indian Airlines, from August 18, 1990 to October 20, 1990 – lasting 63 days. Buses are also used after winning Baghdad's approval to ferry Indians through Basra, Baghdad and to Amman in Jordan. The event was the basis for the 2016 film "Airlift" starring Akshay Kumar, who played a character inspired by the works of Mathunny Mathews and Harbajan Singh Vedi. Some historical facts were however changed in the film for example downplaying the efforts put by the Indian Government. 1990 airlift of Indians from Kuwait The 1990 airlift of Indians from Kuwait was
Rugby union in Kuwait Rugby union in Kuwait Rugby union in Kuwait is a minor but growing sport. The Kuwait Rugby Football Union is the governing body, but is currently under the Arabian Gulf Rugby Football Union (AGRFU). The AGRFU was founded in 1977, and joined the IRB in 1990. By the end of 2010, the AGRFU will be broken up, with new unions to be established in each member country, as announced in January 2009 by the IRB. The first national union to be formed from the AGRFU is expected to be that of the UAE. Rugby was first brought to the region,