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Amir visits Kuwait Fire Force

24-02-2026 | 11:38

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.

Kuwait Amir visits Interior Ministry on occasion of Ramadan

24-02-2026 | 9:32

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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Kuwait Amir attends luncheon hosted by Bahrain King in Sakhir Palace

03-12-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah attended a luncheon hosted by King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifah of Bahrain, at Sakhir Palace on Wednesday, held in honor of Gulf leaders visiting Bahrain to attend the 46th Gulf Cooperation Council Summit.

The 46th GCC Summit convenes in Manama

03-12-2025

The 46th GCC Summit convened in Manama on Wednesday with the participation of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
The summit is chaired by King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain, with the attendance of GCC leaders or their representatives, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is participating as the Guest of Honor.
The summit is held amid strong interest by GCC leaders in supporting the Gulf cooperation process and enhancing its institutional capabilities to meet the aspirations of Gulf peoples and strengthen the Council's role in addressing regional developments and advancing Arab causes.
Over the past two days, Manama hosted a series of coordination meetings for foreign ministers and officials from ministerial and technical committees, during which they discussed the draft final communique and summit declaration, and agreed to refer their recommendations to the Supreme Council for approval at the 46th summit.

Kuwait Amir arrives in Bahrain for GCC Summit

03-12-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the accompanying delegation arrived on Wednesday in Manama, Bahrain, to head Kuwait's delegation to the 46th GCC Summit.
His Highness the Amir and the accompanying delegation were received by the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa.
Also in reception were the personal representative of Bahrain's King Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, GCC Secretary General Jassem Al-Budaiwi, Bahrain Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al-Zayani, Minister of Finance and National Economy of Bahrain Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa, Bahraini Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Wael Al-Mubarak, Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Awqaf (Endowment) Nawaf Al-Maawda, Minister of Information Ramzan Al-Noaimi, and Governor of the Southern Governorate Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al-Khalifa, and the ambassadors of both countries.
His Highness the Amir's delegation includes Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya, Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) Sheikh Dr. Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Head of His Highness the Amir's Office Retired Lieut-General Jamal Al-Theyab, Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs at the Amiri Diwan Mazen Al-Essa, and Assistant Foreign Minister for GCC Affairs Ambassador Najeeb Al-Bader.

Kuwait Amir departs to Bahrain on Wed. to attend GCC Summit

02-12-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation will depart on Wednesday, heading to Bahrain to chair the Kuwaiti delegation at the 46th Regular Session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Kuwait Amir: GCC unity "proven" policy, "deterrent" against diverse challenges

03-12-2025

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has relied on time and again on unity as a proven policy that deters challenges and achieves the mutual benefit of countries in the region, said His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Wednesday.
Delivering his speech to the 46th GCC Summit held in Manama, Bahrain, His Highness the Amir reiterated that Gulf countries, through the awareness and vigilance of their people, had overcome highly complicated regional and international challenges.
He added that stability, via collective security and unified destiny, will ensure peace in the region, saying that the previous 45th session of the GCC, headed by Kuwait, had addressed challenges and also focused on ways to boost cooperation among the council's members as well as regional and international partners.
His Highness the Amir congratulated the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa and his country on hosting the current session of the GCC, asserting that the Kingdom would help further boost cooperation amongst the six member countries.
His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad also congratulated Bahrain on becoming a non-permanent member at the UNSC for 2026-27, reflecting Bahrain's strong international presence in global peace and security.
Regarding issues of regional and international importance, His Highness the Amir condemned the Israeli occupation aggression against the State of Qatar, saying that the attack was considered an assault against the whole of the GCC.
His Highness the Amir expressed condemnation of the Israeli occupation aggression against the Palestinian people, asserting that occupation must end and the establishment of a Palestinian state within the June 4, 1967 borders and East Jerusalem as the capital must see light in accordance with intensified international efforts aimed at the two-state solution, as well as ending the aggression on Gaza Strip.
His Highness the Amir also vowed Kuwait's commitment to continue work with Iraq, based on understandings and mutual agreements, to complete marine boundary demarcation beyond mark 162 in accordance with international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
His Highness the Amir also expressed appreciation towards GCC Secretary General Jassem Al-Budaiwi for his and the staff's at the GCC Secretariat, thanking them for their dedication.
His Highness the Amir concluded his speech reiterating his gratitude towards Bahrain for hosting the current session of the GCC.

Kuwait Amir receives Italian PM at residence in Bahrain

03-12-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Wednesday at his residence in Bahrain the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the accompanying delegation.
The meeting focused on means to bolster the strong ties in all possible sectors to achieve the interests of both countries.
The meeting also touched on issues of mutual interest and recent regional and international developments.

Kuwait Amir departs to Bahrain for GCC Summit

03-12-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the accompanying delegation departed Kuwait on Wednesday, heading to Bahrain to attend the 46th GCC Summit.
Seeing His Highness the Amir at the international airport were His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and Amiri Diwan Affairs Minister Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah.
His Highness the Amir's delegation includes Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya, Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) Sheikh Dr. Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Head of His Highness the Amir's Office Retired Lieut-General Jamal Al-Theyab, Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs at the Amiri Diwan Mazen Al-Essa, and Assistant Foreign Minister for GCC Affairs Ambassador Najeeb Al-Bader.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Laos on Nat'l Day

02-12-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah congratulated in a cable on Tuesday the President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith on the advent of his country's National Day.
His Highness the Amir expressed wishes of good health and welfare to the President and his people.