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  18-11-2025 | 11:16 AM

  Kuwait Amir congratulates Latvia Pres. on Independence Day

  His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Latvia, President Edgars Rinkevics, on his country's Independence Day.
  In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished President Rinkevics good health and well-being and wished Latvia and its people continued progress and prosperity.

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  18-11-2025 | 11:05 AM

  Kuwait Amir congratulates Moroccan King on Independence Day

  His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, sent a cable of congratulations to the King of Morocco, King Mohammad VI, on his country's 70th Independence Day anniversary.
  In the cable, His Highness the Amir expressed pride in the deep-rooted bilateral relations between Kuwait and Morocco, and in the remarkable achievements accomplished by Morocco.
  His Highness the Amir wished King Mohammad good health and well-being, and wished Morocco and its people more progress and prosperity.

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  17-11-2025 | 01:41 PM

  Kuwait Amir receives Vietnamese PM

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Monday His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Pham Minh Chinh, along with his accompanying delegation, on their official visit to the country.
  During the meeting, both sides reviewed the distinguished bilateral relations between Kuwait and Vietnam and ways to further enhance and expand cooperation to serve their mutual interests. The discussions also emphasized strengthening the strategic partnership between the two friendly nations, in addition to addressing issues of common concern and the latest regional and international developments.
  The meeting was attended by Advisor at the Prime Minister's Diwan and Head of the Honorary Mission Sheikh Dr. Basel Hamoud Al-Sabah; Director of His Highness the Amir's Office retired Lt. Gen. Jamal Mohammad Al-Thiyab; Amiri Diwan Undersecretary Sheikh Abdulaziz Mishal Mubarak Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah; Deputy Foreign Affairs Undersecretary at the Amiri Diwan Mazen Issa Al-Issa; Deputy Chairman and CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah; and Kuwait's Ambassador to Vietnam Yousif Ashour Al-Sabbagh.

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  17-11-2025 | 01:38 PM

  Kuwait Amir receives BlackRock Chairman, CEO

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Monday, in the presence of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, BlackRock Chairman and CEO Larry Fink and members of the company's board of directors, on their visit to the country.
  His Highness the Amir affirmed Kuwait's priority and strong commitment to enhancing new investment pathways and expanding economic cooperation, expressing appreciation for BlackRock's decision to open an office in Kuwait, noting that the move will contribute to improving the business environment, supporting global institutions, and encouraging capital investments that help drive the country's development.
  In turn, Fink commended Kuwait's longstanding efforts of more than two decades, which he said contributed to the economic transformation witnessed under the leadership of His Highness the Amir, His Highness the Crown Prince, and His Highness the Prime Minister. He stressed the company's aspiration to further strengthen its partnership with Kuwait in support of its economic vision for prosperity and sustainable growth.
  Fink also expressed gratitude for the trust placed in BlackRock, noting that the company is proud to be the first global asset management firm operating at full capacity in Kuwait, a reflection of the shared commitment to advancing the country's development objectives.
  The meeting was attended by Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah; Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) Sheikh Dr. Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah; Director of His Highness the Amir's Office retired Lt. Gen. Jamal Mohammad Al-Thiyab; Amiri Diwan Undersecretary Sheikh Abdulaziz Mishal Mubarak Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah; Deputy Foreign Affairs Undersecretary at the Amiri Diwan Mazen Issa Al-Issa; and the Managing Director of the Kuwait Investment Authority Sheikh Saud Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah.

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  16-11-2025 | 12:52 PM

  Kuwait Amir receives Crown Prince, Premier, 1st Deputy PM

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Sunday 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-Jaber Al-Sabah and First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah.

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  12-11-2025 | 12:08 PM

  Kuwait Amir condoles Turkish Pres. over plane crash victims

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Wednesday a cable of condolences to the President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the victims of the Turkish military cargo plane crash.
  His Highness the Amir wished peace for the deceased and solace for victims' families.

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  11-11-2025 | 12:48 PM

  Kuwait Amir honors distinguished teachers, schools on World Teachers' Day

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah patronized and attended on Tuesday a ceremony honoring a group of outstanding teachers and schools marking World Teachers' Day for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 academic years.
  The event, held at Sheikh Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Theater in Abdullah Al-Salem University, was attended by the Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and senior state officials.
  Upon arrival, His Highness the Amir was received by Minister of Education Dr. Jalal Al-Tabtabai and the organizing committee.
  The ceremony began with the national anthem followed by a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. Delivering his speech, Minister Al-Tabtabai said that the honorees were proud of being recognized by the Kuwaiti leadership, which is keen on boosting education in the country.
  He praised His Highness the Amir's directives for the educational sector based on cultivating talents and utilizing them in the development of the country.
  He revealed that some 600,000 students were enrolled in government schools with capable teaching and administrative stuff, the main driving elements for plans of development in Kuwait.
  Honoring teachers is necessary for they are the guide in building the future, he asserted, adding that the latest of technological tools were used to enhance the educational experience in Kuwait.
  The minister went on to say that, his ministry was carrying on its educational reform plan for 2025-27, which translates the state's national vision.
  The plan covered all aspects of educational development, Al-Tabtabai said, noting that transparency and discipline were driving factors in institutional excellence.
  The ministry has also focused on bolstering cooperation with regional and international organizations, including the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), exchanging expertize and the knowledge to help develop Kuwait's digital educational transformation.
  He affirmed that the Ministry of Education would continue to boost its efforts to achieve the goals of the New Kuwait Vision 2035.
  He addressed educators and thanked for their relentless efforts in raising generations of Kuwaiti students, who are now in leading positions in the state.
  Teacher Khalil Saud Al-Harbi delivered a speech on behalf of the honored teachers, thanking the Kuwaiti leadership for their unequivocal support of teachers on the celebration of the World Teachers' Day, vowing to continue giving back to the country through important posts.
  A short film titled "Teacher Leaders" was screened, highlighting the evolution of education in Kuwait, the role of educators in shaping values and fostering national development, followed by a musical performance.
  His Highness the Amir awarded the attending teachers and representatives of the excellent schools before departing the venue.

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  11-11-2025 | 11:28 AM

  Kuwait Amir congratulates Poland's Pres. on Nat'l Day

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Tuesday a congratulatory cable to the president of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, on his country's National Day. In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished the president and the Polish people further progress and prosperity.

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  11-11-2025 | 11:07 AM

  Kuwait Amir congratulates Pres. of Angola's on Nat'l Day

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Tuesday a congratulatory cable to the President of the Republic of Angola, Joao Manuel Lourenco, on his country's National Day.
  In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished the president and the people of Angola further progress and prosperity.

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  10-11-2025 | 12:19 PM

  Kuwait Amir receives OPEC Sec. Gen.

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Monday Secretary General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Haitham Al-Ghais.