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French President Macron arrives in Kuwait on official visit

19-10-2026 | 10:24

French President Emmanuel Macron and his accompanying official delegation arrived in Kuwait this morning on an official visit.
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 were at the forefront, welcoming the president and the delegation at the airport.
Also receiving the French president were His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, National Guard Chief Sheikh Mubarak Al-Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah, Amiri Diwan Minister Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and senior state officials.
An official reception ceremony was held for President Macron at the Amiri Airport to mark his visit. The national anthems of both countries were played, followed by the French president greeting senior Kuwaiti government officials and His Highness the Amir greeting members of the accompanying delegation.
The French delegation includes Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, Minister Delegate to the Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Alice Rufo, and Minister Delegate for Industry Sebastien Martin, along with several senior French officials.

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Kuwait Amir expresses consolations to Turkish President over deadly fire

22-01-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Tuesday addressed a cable of condolences to Turkish President recep Tayyib Erdogan on human losses in the fire that broke out at a resort in the town of Bolu.
His Highness the Amir prayed for souls of the victims and wished the injured quick recovery.

Kuwait Amir congratulates US Pres. Trump on assuming power

20-01-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Monday a cable of congratulations to US President Donald Trump on assuming power.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir expressed sincere congratulations for President Trump on the inauguration ceremony as the US leader.
His Highness the Amir commended historic deep-rooted ties between Kuwait and the United States.
His Highness the Amir affirmed that he looks forward to enhancing friendship bonds and cooperation in all fields between the two friendly countries to serve their nations in light of strategic partnership.
His Highness the Amir wished President Trump everlasting well-being and success, and further progress and prosperity to the US.

Kuwait Amir receives Crown Prince, PM

19-01-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Sunday at Al-Seif Palace His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
His Highness the Amir also received at Al-Seif Palace His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

Kuwait's Amir departs UK after meeting King Charles III

16-01-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation departed Thursday Scotland, the UK, after a visit at a personal invitation of King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.
His Highness the Amir was seen off by Kuwait Ambassador to the UK Bader Abdullah Al-Munayyekh and British Ambassador to Kuwait Belinda Lewis.

Kuwait Amir receives Prince Hassan bin Talal

21-01-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Tuesday Prince Hassan bin Talal, on the occasion of his visit to the country.
The meeting was attended by senior states officials.

Kuwait Amir receives Oil Minister, top oil executives

20-01-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Monday Oil Minister Tareq Al-Roumi, Chief Executive Officer of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah and the CEO of Kuwait Oil Company Ahmad Jaber Al-Eidan.

Kuwait's Amir returns home after concluding visit to Scotland

16-01-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation returned home on Thursday, having concluded a visit to Scotland, the United Kingdom, paid in response to a personal invitation by King Charles III of the UK and Northern Ireland.
His Highness the Amir was welcomed at the airport by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and senior state officials.
His Highness the Amir was accompanied during his visit to the UK by an official delegation that included the Minister of the Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya, senior officials at the Amiri Diwan and the Foreign Ministry.

Kuwait Amir, UK King exchange Scottish kilt, Kuwaiti bisht

16-01-2025

His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland exchanged Scottish kilt and Kuwaiti bisht at Dumfries House in Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The Scottish kilt and Kuwaiti bisht are made with a special tartan design, which combines traditional textile materials, patterns, colors and techniques from both the United Kingdom and Kuwait, to celebrate the two countries' "125 Years of Partnership".