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  19-09-2024 | 10:45

  Kuwait Amir congratulates Saint Kitts and Nevis on nat'l day

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent Thursday a cable of congratulations to Governor-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis Marcella Liburd on the national day.
  His Highness the Amir wished her good health and for the nation further progress and prosperity.

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  18-09-2024 | 6:17

  Amiri Diwan thanks mourners on demise of Sheikh Jaber Mubarak

  The Amiri Diwan on Wednesday issued the following statement, "On behalf of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the gracious Al-Sabah family, the Diwan extends deep gratitude to the citizens and residents of the country who took part in offering condolences on demise of His Highness Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah."

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  18-09-2024 | 12:59

  Kuwait's Amir offers condolences to Portugal over wildfire victims

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of condolences to Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa In the cable, His Highness the Amir expressed sincere condolences and sympathy for the victims of the fires that swept through areas in Northern Portugal and resulted in a number of deaths, injuries and the destruction of several public facilities.
  His Highness the Amir wished the injured people speedy recovery and for the Portugal officials to overcome the effects of this natural disaster.

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  18-09-2024 | 12:48

  Kuwait Amir offers condolences to Pres. of Vietnam over flood victims

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a condolence cable on Wednesday to the President of Vietnam To Lam over victims of floods caused by a destructive typhoon that hit northern Vietnam and resulted in casualties, injuries, and the destruction of public facilities and property.
  His Highness the Crown Prince wished speedy recovery for the injured.

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  18-09-2024 | 12:14

  Kuwait Amir patronizes, attends space center-launching ceremony

  Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, a ceremony was held at Bayan Palace on Wednesday to launch a national space science center.
  His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and senior state officials attended the event.
  His Highness the Amir arrived at the venue and was warmly welcomed by Director-General of Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) Dr. Ameenah Rajab Farhan and board members.
  His Highness the Amir was apprised of Kuwaiti satellite images and listened to a detailed explanation from Director of the National Satellite Project Dr. Hala Al-Jassar.
  Addressing the event, His Highness the Amir commended the efforts of Kuwaiti creative and distinguished researchers in serving their country.
  He underlined that supporting scientific research is the key to advancement, in which the State of Kuwait is interested, amid an evolving era of artificial intelligence, renewable energy and space science.
  He regarded backing scientific research, along with promoting the national identity as the basis of the country's vision, reminiscing the late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's insight for establishing a prosperous scientific, technological and innovative culture for the sake of a sustainable Kuwait.
  He added that while seeking to create a scientific environment that is based on state-of-the-art scientific research and contributes to developing Kuwaiti people's capabilities in all scientific fields, especially space science, it is necessary to laud the KFAS' unwavering efforts.
  The eagerness of KFAS administration and staff to boost the efficiency of distinguished and creative people amid mounting requirements and future ambitions must also be admired, he affirmed.
  In this context, His Highness the Amir instructed this August foundation's staff to keep drawing in distinguished Kuwaitis specializing in various domains and to exert ardent efforts to place Kuwait among pioneering countries in scientific and technological areas, particularly space science.
  He affirmed that it would build national capabilities to design, run and operate Kuwaiti space projects following the successful launching of the first Kuwaiti satellite (Kuwait Sat-1) in 2023, and to maintain Kuwait's position on the map of regional and international scientific and technological accomplishments.
  For her part, Director-General of Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) Dr. Ameenah Rajab Farhan said the planned national space center is mainly intended to promote the national identity by means of building capabilities and conducting scientific researches.
  She spoke highly of the KFAS' great efforts in this regard, hailing this foundation as one of the most significant feats of the late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
  She also commended His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for following Sheikh Jaber's footsteps in view of loyalty, belonging and dedication.

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  18-09-2024 | 9:54

  Kuwait Amir congratulates Chilean Pres. on nat'l day

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent Wednesday a cable to Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font, congratulating him on the occasion of his country's national day.
  His Highness the Amir wished the President wellness and Chile and its people further progress and prosperity.

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  16-09-2024 | 5:32

  Amiri Diwan mourns demise of His Highness Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah

  The Amiri Diwan on Monday mourned the passing away of His Highness Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah at the age of 82.
  The funeral service is to take place at 09:00 am tomorrow (Tuesday).

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  16-09-2024 | 3:25

  Kuwait Amir expresses relief over Comoros Pres. safety after heinous attack

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable to the President of the Union of the Comoros, Azali Assoumani, expressing relief over the President's safety following a heinous attack during a funeral ceremony for a tribal leader.
  In the cable, His Highness the Amir strongly condemned and denounced the criminal act that violates all humanitarian principles and values, and expressed wishes for President Assoumani's continued safety, good health, and success.

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  16-09-2024 | 1:05

  Kuwait Amir registers biometric fingerprints

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah registered Monday his biometric fingerprints with the attendance of First Deputy Prime Minister, Interior Minister and Defense Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah.

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  16-09-2024 | 12:39

  Kuwait Amir receives Crown Prince, PM

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Monday His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
  His Highness the Amir also received His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
  His Highness the Amir received First Deputy Prime Minister, Interior Minister and Defense Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah.