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  11-05-2025 | 06:08 PM

  Lebanese Pres. arrives in Kuwait on official visit

  President of Lebanon Joseph Aoun and his accompanying delegation arrived on Sunday in Kuwait on an official visit to the country.
  He was received at the airport by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
  National Guard Chief Sheikh Mubarak Al-Humoud Al-Sabah, Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah, Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Sherida Al-Maousherji, Minister of Defense and Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya and senior state officials were also among those who welcomed the Lebanese president.
  The honor mission accompanying the president was formed from the Amiri Diwan headed by Advisor at the Amiri Diwan Mohammad Abu Al-Hassan.
  President Aoun is accompanied by an official delegation that includes Minister of Foreign Affairs Youssef Rajji and a number of senior officials of Lebanon

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  11-05-2025 | 03:36 PM

  Kuwait Amir receives IOC executive board

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Sunday the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) executive board, led by its honorary president Thomas Bach.
  Addressing the visiting IOC executive board members, who are in Kuwait to convene the international Olympic body's 45th General Assembly session, His Highness the Amir acknowledged the IOC's support for athletes in the region and beyond.
  The gathering in Kuwait, home to the headquarters of the Olympic Council of Asia, is a testament to the "unity" of Asian nations, particularly in the field of sports, His Highness the Amir said, underlining such meetings as instrumental in ratcheting up the amity between them.
  His Highness the Amir went on to say that sports go beyond the competitive nature of victories and defeats, rather, such activities help promote virutes including peace and forgiveness, pointing out that athletes represent a pillar of a national 2035 development vision.
  Wishing the Olympic body the best of luck in its mission, His Highness the Amir called on national Olympic councils to cooperate over research and knowledge exchange, saying it was imperative to keep the sporting sector on an upward trajectory.
  In his speech, the IOC's honorary president thanked His Highness the Amir for his sage words, saying that the Olympic Council of Asia was an integral part of the international Olympic movement, citing "decisons" made by His Highness the Amir as the catalyst towards greater Asian unity.
  The IOC official spoke of the tremendous benefits that sporting activities have to offer, which are not limited to health and wellbeing, but are also a platform to bring societies closer together, he emphasized, praising Kuwaiti-led initiatives that have helped bolster the body's works.
  He mentioned the emergence of Aritificial Intelligence techonology that has reshaped the landscape of sports, saying that such tools should be used with caution given the possible adverse effects it may have on human decison making.
  In a gesture of appreciation towards His Highness the Amir's "immense" contributions towards the Olympic body, the OIC honorary chief bestowed upon him a distinguished medal reserved for world leaders who have left an indelible mark on the international Olympic movement.

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  11-05-2025 | 11:53 AM

  Kuwait Amir receives invitation to Gulf-US Summit in Riyadh

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Sunday a written letter from Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, inviting him to attend the Gulf-US Summit to be held in Riyadh this month.
  Saudi Ambassador to Kuwait Prince Sultan Al-Saud delivered the letter to His Highness the Amir during the reception.
  Senior state officials attend the reception.

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  11-05-2025 | 11:47 AM

  Kuwait Amir receives Crown Prince, Acting PM

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Sunday at Bayan Palace His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
  His Highness also received at Bayan Palace Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah.

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  11-05-2025 | 10:50 AM

  Kuwait Amir congratulates newly elected Pope of the Vatican

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Sunday a cable of congratulations to the newly elected Pope of the Vatican and Bishop of Rome Leo XIV.
  In the cable, His Highness expressed his sincere congratulations to the Pope on the great confidence placed in him by the cardinals through his election as head of the Catholic Church, succeeding Pope Francis I.
  His Highness expressed his heartfelt wishes to Pope Leo XIV for continued success in spreading the values of tolerance and justice among peoples, praising the strong relations between Kuwait and the Vatican.
  His Highness wished him good health and the Vatican further progress and prosperity.

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  08-05-2025 | 01:12 PM

  Kuwait Amir congratulates new German chancellor

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Thursday sent a cable of congratulation to newly elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
  In the cable, His Highness the Amir lauded distinguished relations between Kuwait and Germany and wished the new chancellor best of luck and good health, and Germany and its friendly people further progress and prosperity.

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  07-05-2025 | 11:16 AM

  Kuwait Amir patronizes, attends PAAET's graduation ceremony

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah patronized and attended on Wednesday the 2023-24 graduation ceremony and honoring of excelling students of the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET).
  His Highness the Amir arrived at the ceremony held at the new auditorium of the PAAET in Shuwaikh area where he was received by Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Nader Al-Jalal, PAAET Director General Dr. Hassan Al-Fajjam and PAAET staff.
  Present at the event were His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, President of the Supreme Judicial Council and President of the Court of Cassation, Justice Dr. Adel Bouresli, Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, and families of the graduating students.
  In his speech to the ceremony, Dr. Al-Jalal addressed His Highness the Amir for his auspices and attendance, saying that this would reflect positively on the graduates and their ambition to better serve the country and its people.
  The leadership's keenness to support national cadres and human resources is evident during this celebration, he asserted, saying that it was the responsibility of the graduates to excel and share their knowledge and experience for the betterment of Kuwait and its people.
  The minister indicated that the PAAET was an important institute that provided the topnotch academic services and helped in the bolstering of the job market and performance on various levels of state institutions.
  The PAAET had recently agreed on a plan and strategy to boost academia and utilize opportunities to improve quality of education and output, he affirmed, calling on graduates to carry on their path of excellence with fervent optimism and joy to develop their country and give back to their society.
  For his part, PAAET Director General Dr. Al-Fajjam delivered a similar statement during the graduation ceremony, commending the Kuwaiti leadership for its keen and kind support to the public authority.
  Dr. Al-Fajjam said that the PAAET would carry on its mission to aid in national progress and development via serving students and graduates by providing them with a chance to harness their abilities and give back to their country.
  The PAAET hosts around 59,000 students and its a huge task to provide the best of facilities and educational materials to improve their knowledge and prepare them for the job market or further academic careers, he added.
  He stressed that reinforcing the notions of governance and digitization were very important for the PAAET and its faculty, saying that the best courses and programs were provided to encourage students to seek more knowledge and excellence.
  The PAAET also supports students and teachers research to help boost the status of the public authority, Dr. Al-Fajjam affirmed.
  The official underlined the PAAET's interest in contributing to the country's ambitious development plan, saying that students and faculty members alike were onboard in regards.
  Meanwhile, graduates delivered their statement at the ceremony, vowing to the leadership that they would give their outmost post graduation.
  In their speech, delivered by graduating student Sara Ali Ramadan, graduates said that their efforts to excel and develop stemmed from a deep desire to give back to their country, indicating that such notion was a story that repeated itself generation after generation.
  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal was present with a souvenir and left the ceremony afterwards.

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  06-05-2025 | 09:12 AM

  Kuwait Amir patronizes, attends PAAET's graduation ceremony Wed.

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah will patronize and attend on Wednesday the 2023-24 graduation ceremony and honoring of excelling students of the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET).
  The ceremony will be held at the new auditorium of the PAAET in Shuwaikh area.

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  04-05-2025 | 02:17 PM

  Kuwait Amir receives Acting PM, Farwaniya, Al-Asma, Mubarak Al-Kabeer, Jahra, Al-Ahmadi governors

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Seif Palace on Sunday, in the presence of Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, Farwaniya Governor Sheikh Athbi Nasser Al-Athbi Al-Sabah, Al-Asma Governor Sheikh Abdullah Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governor Sheikh Sabah Bader Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Jahra Governor Hamad Jassem Al-Habshi, and Al-Ahmadi Governor Sheikh Humoud Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

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  04-05-2025 | 01:36 PM

  Kuwait Amir receives letter from Qatari Amir

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani and Minister of Sport and Youth Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani at Seif Palace. The two officials delivered a letter from Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, addressing the strong ties between the two countries, as well as the latest regional and international developments. In return, His Highness the Amir conveyed his warmest greetings and best wishes to the Qatari Amir, wishing him good health and wellbeing, as well as expressed hopes for further progress and prosperity for the Qatari people. Earlier, Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah received the officials, as senior state officials attended the meeting.