Al-Diwan Al-Amiri News

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah headed on Tuesday to the Kingdom of Bahrain on a state visit. His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Speaker of the National Assembly Ahmad Al-Saadoun, His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, head of the Crown Prince Diwan Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Deputy Chief of the Kuwait National Guard (KNG) Sheikh Faisal Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shereeda Al-Mousherji, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil Dr. Imad Al-Atiqi, as well as senior state officials saw His Highness the Amir off at the international airport. His Highness the Amir's delegation includes Sheikh Ali Khalifa Al-Athbi Al-Sabah, Sheikh Ali Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Sheikh Khalifa Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah, Sheikh Azzam Mubarak Sabah Al-Nasser Al-Sabah, Sheikh Fawaz Saud Al-Nasser Al-Saud Al-Sabah, and senior officials of the Amiri Diwan.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received, Monday, a cable of congratulations from the president of Slovenia Natasa Pirc Musar, on assuming the leadership's top post. President Musar wished His Highness the Amir success and prosperity in the development of the State of Kuwait and hoped he would enjoy lifelong good health. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal reciprocated with a cable to the President, expressing heartfelt gratitude for the good sentiments and wished her lifelong wellness.

His Highness the Amir, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, sponsored and attended on Monday graduation of the 23rd batch of cadet officers at Ali Al-Sabah Military Academy. His Highness the Amir, upon arrival at venue of the celebration, was greeted by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, Defense Undersecretary Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Mishal Al-Sabah, Kuwait Army Acting Chief of General Staff Major General Dr. Ghazi Hassan Jazzaa, Commander of Ali Al-Sabah Military Academy Brigadier General Khaled Shujaa Faihan, and the academy commanders. The ceremony was attended by National Assembly Speaker Ahmad Al-Saadoun, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah al-Salem Al-Sabah, Chief of the Supreme Judicial Council and Head of the Court of Cassation Justice Dr. Adel Majed Bouresli, senior State officials, a large crowd of the graduates' families and citizens. It kicked started with tunes of the National Anthem, Quranic verses, then the academy commander addressed the crowd with a speech, noting the national need for coping with rapid changes worldwide, calling for this purpose to be attained to overhaul the educational system, promote scientific culture, creativity, innovation and setting up the adequate environment for the progress. In the shadow of the rapid development in the military sector, namely production of state-of-art weapons, the academy has been keen on qualifying the cadet officers to cope with challenges of military and security tasks by means of harnessing "the technology as a strategic option to serve the academic and training realms." The national military educational system has been overhauled, "turning into a distinguished sample based on creativity, rationality, acquiring skills and expertise," he said. Following the speech, military personnel paraded, flag of the academy was swapped among personnel. Then, the graduates were dismissed and military formations paraded. Names of the graduates were declared by the assistant commander of the academy, Brigadier General Fahad Khaled Faisal. then, His Highness the Amir handed over the trophies to the excellent graduated officers and high-record students at the academy. The director of educational and legal affairs, Brigadier General Yusuf Abdullah Idriss, took the legal oath, declared end of the military parade amid tunes of the National Anthem. His Highness the Amir was awarded a memorial on the occasion before he departed the ceremony venue.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable Saturday to Jordan's King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, expressing his sincere congratulations on the second position Jordan's team obtained during the final of the Asian Cup (AFC) Qatar 2023. In the cable, His Highness the Amir commended high sports spirit showed by all participating teams, and Jordan's distinguished performance, saying that getting the second place in this event is a historical achievement to Jordan's soccer. His Highness the Amir further extolled big efforts and preparations made by the hosts Qatar that contributed to the success of the tournament and achieving its goals. Finally, His Highness the Amir wished King Abdullah II wellbeing, and Jordan further progress and prosperity under his wise leadership.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Monday a phone call from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. During the call, Guterres touched on the distinguished ties between the UN and the State of Kuwait as well as the pivotal role played by His Highness towards all regional and global issues. He also thanked His Highness for the Kuwaiti positions and its support for humanitarian organizations towards various humanitarian issues, especially Kuwait's assistance to the Palestinian people in the various difficult humanitarian circumstances they are experiencing. In turn, His Highness the Amir thanked the UN Chief for his sincere sentiments and invited him to visit Kuwait.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Monday a cable to Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font, expressing his condolences on the passing of former President of Chile, Sebastian Pinera Echenique. His Highness the Amir wished the former president's family solace over their loss.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah will head to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Tuesday, on a state visit.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of condolences Sunday to UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. In the cable, His Highness the Amir expressed condolences over the "terrorist" attack on a military base in Somalia that left some UAE soldiers either dead or injured. His Highness the Amir prayed for Allah Almighty to bless the victims' souls, wishing the wounded speedy recovery.