KUWAIT, Aug 15 (KUNA) -- The exchange rate of the US dollar against the Kuwaiti dinar rose to KD 0.282, the euro stood at KD 0.348 compared to Tuesday's figures, said the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, the exchange rate of the Sterling pound was at KD 0.442. The Japanese yen remained unchanged at KD 0.003 and the Swiss franc dropped to KD 0.289.