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His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent Wednesday two messages of thanks to Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Scientific Research Dr. Adel Mohammad Al-Adwani and Board Chairman of Abdullah Al-Salem University Dr. Moudhi Abdulaziz Al-Homoud. In the messages, His Highness the Amir praised the efforts of all those involved in the founding of Abdullah Al-Salem University, hoping that this prominent academic institution would enhance the country's educational system and raise the level of national educational output by providing its members with a broad spectrum of scientific and knowledge to support the country's renaissance and development. His Highness the Amir also wished the country everlasting security and safety, and wished everyone the best of luck in efforts for broader horizons of progress and prosperity.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent Wednesday a cable of congratulations to President of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on his country's National Day, wishing him good health, further progress and prosperity for Ghana and its friendly people.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, accompanied by a delegation of officials returned home Tuesday after a state visit to the UAE. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal is accompanied by an official delegation grouping Sheikh Dr. Salem Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Sheikh Nawaf Abdulaziz Humoud Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah, Sheikh Mubarak Fahad Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Sheikh Jaber Faisal Al-Saud Al-Sabah, Sheikh Mubarak Sabah Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah, Sheikh Hamad Salem Al-Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Chief of the Government Performance Follow-up Apparatus Sheikh Ahmad Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and ranking officials at the Amiri Diwan.

UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan held a lunch banquet in honor of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation on the occasion of His Highness the Amir's visit to the country on Tuesday.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah attended and patronized the inauguration ceremony of Abdullah Al-Salem University (AASU) at late Sheikh Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's Theater in Shuwaikh on Wednesday. His Highness the Amir was received upon arrival by Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Adel Al-Adwani, Chairperson of the board of the Constituent Council of ASSU Dr. Moudhi Al-Humoud and board members. The ceremony was attended by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council and President of the Court of Cassation Dr. Ade, Bouresli and senior state officials. Al-Adwani, in a speech, said the ministries' strategy aimed at honoring the vision of His Highness the Amir for quality education, which honor the demand of job market through investing in "sons of daughters of the nation who are Kuwait's sustainable wealth." Al-Adwani said His Highness the Amir has always underlined importance of investment in human resources, reforming education and training youth for a competitive market. The political leadership's continuous support contributed to the establishment of Kuwait University (KU), the nation's first university, during the reign of late Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, he said. KU marked the beginning of higher education in Kuwait, he added, becoming a beacon of science and knowledge. Then there was a need to establish a new government university, Abdullah Al-Salem University, he said, offering new majors to contribute alongside KU to the development of science, knowledge, progress and advancement, and to produce generations helping in the process of development. Addressing the students, Al-Adwani said they would be responsible for building the nation. "You are the pillar and main driver of development, I urge you to exert efforts in your educational life, to contribute to boosting process of the state's progress and sustainable development, participate in the building of knowledge economy, which would be your gate for a bright world." Dr. Al-Humoud said ASSU was receiving the first batch of students for 2023-24. Al-Humoud expressed gratitude for His Highness the Amir for paying close attention to process of establishment of the university, addressing challenges and giving the Council enough time to assess and follow-up. "We hope this university be amongst distinguished universities offering high-quality academic level to match scientific and technical level of renowned universities, regionally and internationally," she added. She recalled late Amirs Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah who began this journey when a decree was published in 2019 to establish government universities, and another decree to create the constituent assembly in 2021. "This shows how our wise leadership has always supported education, science and knowledge," she said. Al-Humoud said the ASSU was named after Kuwait's 11th ruler, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah who set the foundation for modern education. Al-Humoud, who thanked all those who contributed to establishment of ASSU, said members of the constituent council collaborated with Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, economic institutions and international universities to have first-hand account of the most important majors to be offered by ASSU. She said the ASSU has three Colleges: Business and Entrepreneurship, Computing and Systems, and Engineering and Energy, in addition to integration studies. Al-Humoud said these specialties would match the fourth industrial revolution which revovled around data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, energy resources, innovation and business administration. She said the relevant committees were studying requirements to establish the College of Health and Medicine, and launch post-graduate program and scientific center. A documentary clip was displayed about the identity of ASSU, and then His Highness the Amir unveiled the curtain to mark the official opening of ASSU.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent Tuesday a cable to Bahrain King Hamad bin Issa Al-Khalifa, congratulating him on the 25th anniversary of his accession to the throne. His Highness the Amir praised the development and the achievements witnessed by the Kingdom of Bahrain in various fields during the King's leadership.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the official delegation accompanying him departed the UAE after a state visit on Tuesday. His Highness the Amir was seen off by UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Presidency Diwan Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the State of Kuwait Ambassador to the UAE Jamal Mohammad Al-Ghunaim, and the UAE Ambassador to the State of Kuwait Matar Hamed Al-Nayadi. His Highness the Amir sent a cable of appreciation upon his departure to the UAE President, thanking him for his hospitality which reflected the deep bonds between the two states. His Highness the Amir also expressed great gratitude to the UAE President for awarding him with the Zayed Order. His Highness wished the UAE President and his people health and prosperity.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan exchanged Orders at Qasr Al-Watan, marking His Highness the Amir's state visit to the UAE. Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed presented Zayed Order to His Highness the Amir, the highest Order in recognition of the "deep franternal relations" and his efforts to further strengthening the ties. His Highness the Amir presented Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed with Mubarak Al-Kabeer Order in recognition of his efforts to the progress, stability and prosperity of the UAE and its people, as well as promoting relations among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.