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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 patronizes, attends KFAS award ceremony

11-12-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah patronized and attended the award distribution ceremony of Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) for 2022-2023 at Bayan Palace's theater on Wednesday.
His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, senior sheikhs, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, President of Kuwait's Supreme Judicial Council and head of the Court of Cassation judge Dr. Adel Bouresli and senior state officials attended the ceremony.
His Highness the Amir arrived at the venue and was warmly welcomed by KFAS Director-General Dr. Ameenah Farhan and KFAS board members.
The national anthem was played and some Quranic verses recited at the beginning of the event.
Addressing the ceremony, the KFAS Director-General said that the foundation has been in the habit of holding this award distribution ceremony for four decades now with the aim of honoring Kuwaiti and Arab scientists.
She underlined the KFAS' great goals of developing a pioneering and sustainable research system in order to serve the country's national development in all fields thanks to concerted efforts, farsightedness and shrewd leadership.
She added that the KFAS has taken upon itself to stimulate and spur innovation, based on its mission of supporting innovation programs, spreading various initiatives to enable Kuwait to address present and future challenges, turn research findings into applied knowledge and technologies and help experts and specialists develop marketable, expandable and developable innovations.
This, she maintained, would put the State of Kuwait, with its leadership, people and scientists, among pioneering countries in view of research and innovation.
In the age of speed and advancement, the foundation has been stepping up its efforts to bolster and cement its competitive edge by means of capitalizing on Kuwait's human capabilities and experts through boosting global competitiveness, creating a future mentality capable of keeping abreast of advancement, linking reality with the future, and preparing for the future.
She pointed out that the foundation has always worked on scientific, professional and research connection between different segments involving academic and research circles, state agencies, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, society in general, and global institutions.
She commended the foundation as a role model in view of knowledge and disseminating it, developing, supporting scientific research and promoting science, technology and innovation.
She concluded by thanking and appreciating His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for awarding the winners as proof of appreciation to science and scientists.
Finally, His Highness the Amir honored the award winners, while His Highness was given a present on the occasion.

Kuwait Amir to patronize, attend KFAS award ceremony Wed.

10-12-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah will patronize and attend the award distribution ceremony of Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (KFAS) for 2022-2023 at Bayan Palace's theater on Wednesday.

Kuwaiti Amir offers condolences to Saudi King over Princess passing

08-12-2024

Kuwaiti Amir offers condolences to Saudi King over Princess passing KUWAIT, Dec 8 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Sunday, a cable of condolences to Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud over the passing of Princess Najlaa bint Saad Al Saud.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished forbearance and consolation for the royal family and loved ones of the deceased.

Kuwait Amir congratulates newly elected Namibian Pres.

08-12-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday sent a cable of congratulation to the newly elected President of Namibia Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on winning the election.
His Highness the Amir wished success and wellbeing to the President, and the friendly people of Namibia further progress and prosperity.

Kuwait Amir receives Saudi Min. of State at Bayan Palace

10-12-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Saudi Arabia Minister of State and member of the cabinet Prince Turki bin Mohammad Al-Saud at Bayan Palace Tuesday Morning.
Prince Turki Al-Saud conveyed to His Highness the Amir the greetings of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman Al-Saud, as well as their wishes to His Highness the Amir for long-lasting health and wellness and for the people of Kuwait further progress and prosperity.
In response, His Highness the Amir conveyed his greetings to King Salman and Prince Mohammad, wishing them long-lasting health and wellness, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people further progress and prosperity.
Saudi Arabian Finance Minister Mohammad Al-Jadaan and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya attended the reception.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Morocco King on successful operation

09-12-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, sent Monday a cable to King Mohammad VI of Morocco, congratulating him on the successful operation he underwent.
His Highness the Amir wished the King good health and wellbeing, and the people of Morocco further progress and prosperity under his wise leadership.

Kuwait Amir receives Crown Prince, PM, First Deputy PM

08-12-2024

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

Kuwait Amir congratulates Finland Pres. on Nat'l Day

06-12-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Friday sent a congratulatory cable to President of Finland Alexander Stubb on the occasion of his country's National Day.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished the President of Finland good health, and Finland and its friendly people more progress and prosperity.