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  21-04-2026 | 02:36 PM

  Kuwait Amir receives ambassadors' credentials

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received credentials of several ambassadors to Kuwait.
  They included Phub Dorji of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Sullini Said of Brunei Darussalam, Paramita Tripathi of the Republic of India, Yang Xin of the People's Republic of China, and Songchai Chaipatiyut of the Kingdom of Thailand.
  The ceremony was attended by Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Director of His Highness the Amir's Office Lieutenant General Jamal Al-Theyab, and Undersecretary of the Amiri Diwan Sheikh Abdulaziz Mishal Al-Sabah.
  Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs at the Amiri Diwan Mazen Al-Issa, Assistant Foreign Minister for Protocol Affairs Minister Plenipotentiary Abdulmohsen Al-Zaid, and Commander of the Amiri Guard Major General Bader Al-Sahloul, were also in attendance.

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  21-04-2026 | 01:23 PM

  Amir offers condolences on passing of artist Hayat Al-Fahad

  His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent Tuesday, a cable of condolences to the family of the late distinguished artist Hayat Al-Fahad.
  His Highness praised her remarkable artistic career, rich with excellence and creativity, and her prominent contributions to enriching the artistic movement in Kuwait through numerous high-quality works characterized by strong national spirit and widely admired at local, Gulf and Arab levels.
  His Highness prayed to Allah the Almighty to bestow vast mercy upon the deceased, and grant her family, relatives and admirers patience and solace.

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  14-04-2026 | 01:05 PM

  Kuwait Amir receives newly appointed envoys to take constitutional oaths

  His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, received on Tuesday the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, along with a number of newly appointed heads of Kuwaiti diplomatic missions, at Bayan Palace.
  During the meeting, the new envoys were presented to His Highness and took the constitutional oath on the occasion of assuming their new posts.
  The diplomats included Abdullah Jassim Al-Jraiwi; Consul General of Kuwait to the People's Republic of China in Shanghai, Falah Fahad Al-Mutairi; Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Yemen, Nawaf Dheidan Busheiba; Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Turki Khaled Al-Mekrad; Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mohammad Rashid Al-Omairi; Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Tajikistan, Fahad Yousef Al-Masoud; Consul General of Kuwait to the United States in Houston, Mohammad Khaled Al-Ajran; Consul General of Kuwait to the Italian Republic in Milan and Northern Italy, and Mishari Saleh Al-Mezaini, Consul General of Kuwait to the Federal Republic of Germany in Frankfurt.
  The ceremony was held marking the officials' assumption of their new diplomatic duties

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  07-04-2026 | 01:32 PM

  Kuwait Amir receives families of duty martyrs, Iranian child victim's family

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Tuesday First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, along with the families of martyrs of duty.
  The reception was for the families of Sergeant Waleed Majed Suleiman and Sergeant Abdulaziz Abdulmohsen Dakhel Nasser from the Naval Forces of Kuwait Army, as well as Lieutenant Colonel Staff Abdullah Emad Al-Sharrah and Major Fahad Abdulaziz Al-Mejmed of the Ministry of Interior, who were killed while carrying out their national duties in confronting and deterring the Iranian aggression against Kuwait.
  His Highness also received the family of the Iranian child victim, Elna Abdullah Hussain, who was killed when her family home was struck during the attacks carried out by Iranian missiles targeting civilian sites in Kuwait.
  During the meeting, His Highness the Amir expressed his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies, recalling the bravery, sacrifices and national contributions of the martyrs, who performed their duties with dedication and loyalty to their homeland.
  He prayed Allah Almighty to bestow mercy and forgiveness upon the deceased and grant their families patience and solace.

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  31-03-2026 | 12:55 PM

  Kuwait's Amir receives newly appointed heads of diplomatic missions

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. During the meeting, the minister presented the newly appointed Kuwaiti heads of diplomatic missions to His Highness.
  The diplomats who took the oath before His Highness the Amir include: - Saleh Mubarak Al-Sar'awi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. - Abdulaziz Saud Al-Jarallah, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. - Naif Mohammad Al-Mudhaf, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Senegal. - Abdulrahman Shehab Al-Shehab, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Syrian Arab Republic. - Mohammad Ali Al-Roumi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Hellenic Republic (Greece). - Salem Hamad Al-Jiran, Consul General to the United States in Los Angeles. - Abdullah Ahmad Al-Salem, Consul General to the People's Republic of China in Guangzhou. - Abdulaziz Amash Al-Ajmi, Consul General to the Republic of Iraq in Basra. - Khalid Bader Al-Khalifa, Consul General to the Republic of Turkiye in Istanbul

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  30-03-2026 | 03:21 PM

  Kuwait Amir receives Justice Min., Nazaha boardKuwait Amir receives Justice Min., Nazaha board

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in presence of 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, received Minister of Justice Nasser Al-Sumait on Monday.
  The Minister of Justice introduced to His Highness the Amir Board Chairperson of Kuwait Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), Dr. Rana Al-Faris, Deputy Chairperson Dr. Majed Al-Deihani and Board Members Rania Al-Fulaij, Dr. Abdullah Al-Dabbous and Dhay Al-Otaibi, who were sworn in on the occasion of the recent Amiri decree naming them new Nazaha board.

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  30-03-2026 | 01:51 PM

  Kuwait Amir condoles with Algeria on passing of former President

  His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, sent a condolence cable to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, expressing heartfelt sympathy on the passing of former Algerian President Liamine Zeroual.
  In the cable, His Highness prayed to Allah to grant the deceased vast mercy and patience for President Tebboune, the Algerian people, and the family of the late leader.

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  24-02-2026 | 11:38 PM

  Amir visits Kuwait Fire Force

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, accompanied by 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, visited the Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) on Tuesday.
  Upon arrival, His Highness the Amir was received by First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah and KFF chief Maj. Gen. Talal Al-Roumi.
  Addressing the KFF's staff, His Highness the Amir said: "On this blessed night of Ramadan, it's a pleasure for me, His Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness the Prime Minister to meet the KFF personnel to exchange congratulations of this holy month and Kuwait's national days." His Highness the Amir expressed appreciation to sincere efforts exerted by the KFF to save lives and protect property to ensure a safe life of society based on loyalty and responsibility.
  His Highness the Amir also commended the KFF personnel for continued human development through an education and training system and empowering women.
  His Highness the Amir appreciated boosting cooperation between the state's military and security institutions and developing partnerships with public and private bodies.
  His Highness the Amir valued the steps made to support the Kuwait's leading status in safety and security fields, praising the "International Commander Medal" given by the International Civil Defense Organization to Sheikh Fahad Al-Yusuf.
  His Highness the Amir affirmed Kuwait's support for KFF efforts, instructing its officials to expand services and keep pace with urban expansion, keeping at the same time developing human and field potential of the KFF.
  His Highness the Amir also asked KFF officials and personnel to raise digital awareness and intensify field tours of stores and facilities to spread the culture of protection and safety.
  In addition, His Highness the Amir asked the KFF officials to enhance the foreign training program, and regional and international collaboration as well as keep updated on the latest technical and military developments.
  His Highness the Amir finally prayed to Allah Almighty to help the KFF personnel achieve their missions and protect the dear homeland.
  Meanwhile, Al-Roumi expressed the honor felt by himself and the KFF personnel in welcoming His Highness the Amir.
  He said that His Highness the Amir's visit morally supports the KFF and enhances the spirit of responsibility and belonging.
  He also voiced pride for His Highness the Amir's instructions given during the last visit that formed a launch of the development path.
  The instructions have contributed to raising vigilance and readiness of the staff, which have resulted in the signing of a protocol with the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) on maintaining the country's heritage and property.
  Al-Roumi said that the KFF stands on the front line against risks and cooperates with their brothers at military bodies.
  Al-Roumi announced the first Artificial Intelligence officer - inaugurating a new phase of digital and technological transformation.
  The initiative targets KFF personnel, entrepreneurs, and various segments of society. It is a unique project that incorporates and integrates modern technology, he noted.

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  24-02-2026 | 09:32 PM

  Kuwait Amir visits Interior Ministry on occasion of Ramadan

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, accompanied by 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, met with personnel of the Ministry of Interior on Tuesday.
  Addressing the ministry's staff, His Highness the Amir emphasized that security is the cornerstone of state strength and societal stability, noting that the Ministry of Interior is at the forefront of enforcing law and order.
  His Highness commended the dedication and professionalism of personnel across all sectors, highlighting their role in safeguarding the nation, protecting rights, and reinforcing the prestige and authority of the state.
  His Highness the Amir also praised the Ministry for recent achievements, including receiving awards from the General Secretariat of Arab Interior Ministers Council for Arab and international cooperation, in recognition of its coordinated efforts in combating narcotics across the region.
  Further, His Highness lauded the ministry's coordination with relevant authorities and legislative improvements, including the implementation of a new traffic law and an updated anti-drug law providing a comprehensive regulatory and punitive framework.
  His Highness highlighted advancements in security systems, such as the launch of AI-based smart patrols, the development of land border surveillance systems, and the operation of remotely controlled maritime vessels within the Coast Guard fleet.
  His Highness reaffirmed the Ministry's ongoing support and instructed senior officials to maintain vigilance and field coordination, ensure strict and fair law enforcement, and maintain continuous patrolling to ensure public security and stability.
  He also stressed the importance of strengthening regional and international partnerships to address shared challenges, improve security coordination, exchange expertise, and support joint Gulf security initiatives.
  Moreover, His Highness emphasized institutional development and security governance through workforce training, implementing approved action plans and updated legislation, and improving public services using modern tools and open-door policies.
  His Highness the Amir prayed for divine guidance and success for all ministry personnel in serving the nation, and for the continued safety, peace, and prosperity of Kuwait.

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  24-02-2026 | 02:53 PM

  Kuwait Amir receives congratulations from senior officials on Nat'l Days

  His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Tuesday cables of congratulations from senior sheikhs and local officials on the 65th anniversary of the National Day and the 35th Anniversary of the Liberation Day.
  The cables were addressed to His Highness the Amir by His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Chief of the National Guard Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah,His Highness Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah.
  The officials expressed sincere wishes that His Highness the Amir enjoy good health to continue the march of goodness and giving for the homeland and achieve further prosperity.
  His Highness the Amir reciprocated with cables, expressing gratitude and appreciation for the sincere sentiments on the two national occasions, wishing them good health and beseeching, hoping to see further development achievements.