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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 visits National Guard

18-03-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah visited on Monday Kuwait National Guard and delivered a speech on the occasion. In his speech, His Highness the Amir said that he is pleased with such visit which coincide the blessed month of Ramadan, and in confirmation of the great values and authentic principles that our dear Kuwaiti leadership and people have upheld throughout the years. The visit by His Highness the Amir to congratulate its leadership, commanders and all its affiliates on this holy month, praying to Allah Almighty for many returns it to our Islamic and Arab nations, our beloved homeland and its honorable people with goodness and blessings. His Highness the Amir added "my brothers and sons (Guardians of the Homeland): This place has witnessed over decades clear fingerprints, entitled (achievement and excellence) in all fields: military, security, administrative, medical and technical, the pillars of which were laid down by my dear brother His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah, the National Guard Chief, wishing great health and care." The Amir noted "we remember with admiration and pride Sheikh Salem's journey, which culminated in this military-security institution reaching a distinguished position among the relevant authorities at all levels: local, regional and international, stressing at the same time the need to continue such excellence work, so that the National Guard remains the vital role of support for the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior, the General Fire Force and state institutions, especially those of a strategic nature. His Highness the Amir commended as well the efforts that culminated in the development of various National Guard camps, including the shooting ranges camps of His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali, which refined the skills of National Guard personnel. Kuwait Amir also congratulate the opening of the specialized clinics, the dialysis ward, and the diagnostic radiology center at the new specialized medical center in Tahrir camp. After the speech, National Guard Undersecretary Hashim Al-Rifaie delivered a speech marking the visit of His Highness the Amir. In his speech, Al-Rifaie said on behalf of His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Chief of the National Guard, and Sheikh Faisal Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Deputy Chief of the National Guard, and all members of the National Guard, commanders and forces, we express our great pleasure for this blessed visit. "It gives me great pleasure to extend to your Highness the Amir and to the Kuwaiti people our warmest congratulations and blessings on the holy month of Ramadan, wishing to you and our dear homeland and the Islamic world prosperity, and blessings. Al-Rifaie also remembered, during his speech, the Late Amir Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Sabah. "We take this opportunity to renew our pledge, and obedience to the leader of our country His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces," Al-Rifaie added.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Russian Pres. on election win

18-03-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Monday a cable of congratulation to Russian President Vladimar Putin on winning the presidential elections. His Highness the Amir wished the President good health and success, and further progress in the relations between the two countries.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Ireland on nat'l day

17-03-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations on Sunday to the President of the Republic of Ireland Michael Daniel Higgins on his country's national day. His Highness the Amir wished the Irish President long-term health and wellness, and further progress and prosperity to Ireland and its people.

Amiri Diwan thanks well-wishers for congratulating the Amir, Al-Sabah Family

13-03-2024

Amiri Diwan expressed gratitude to citizens and residents for congratulating His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Al-Sabah family on the occasion of Ramadan. The Diwan expressed utmost congratulations for all citizens and residents for this holy month, wishing unity and blessings for Kuwait.

Kuwait Amir visits Ministry of Defense

18-03-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah affirmed confidence in the country's Armed Forces and its sectors, which defend and sacrifice the dear homeland. This came in a speech by His Highness the Amir during his visit the ministry of defense on Monday accompanied by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. His Highness the Amir appreciated the ministry of defense's keenness to enhance its combat capabilities, raising the level of training and defense readiness, under exceptional circumstances in the regional arena, pushing towards achieving the highest levels of alertness and readiness for the armed forces. His Highness the Amir also expressed gratitude to the efforts made by the Naval Force, in cooperation and coordination with the General Administration of the Coast Guard to achieve the highest levels of readiness to preserve the security of the nation and the safety of its territorial waters. His Highness the Amir congratulated the ministry of defense on the 50th anniversary of its establishment of the (Facilities Engineering Department), which is an incubator of the initiatives and creativity of Kuwaiti youth, praising its role in preserving the environment. During his speech, His Highness the Amir instructed the ministry's leadership to establish the rules of justice and impartiality and take all legal measures to preserve public money. His Highness the Amir also instructed them to intensify inspection tours, and pay attention to infrastructure, especially warehouses of military machinery and equipment. In turn, the Chief of the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army, Major General Pilot, Bandar Al-Muzain expressed pride by the visit of His Highness the Amir, congratulating His Highness on the holy month of Ramadhan. He also noted that the Ministry of Defense, in its various military and civilian sectors, strives, through its work, to find lasting compatibility and harmony with the government action plan.

Kuwait Amir receives prime minister

17-03-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Sunday His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.

Kuwait Amir sends condolences on demise of Saudi Princess Al-Fahda

17-03-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Sunday a cable of condolences to Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud on the death of Saudi Arabian Princess Al-Fahda bint Abdullah Al-Saud, praying that her soul rests in peace and for the royal family's strength during this time of loss.

Kuwait Amir receives call from Egyptian Pres., exchange Ramadan greetings

12-03-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a call on Tuesday from Egyptian President Abdulfattah Al-Sisi, in which the two exchanged greetings on occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. President Al-Sisi wished His Highness the Amir good health and the state of Kuwait further progress and prosperity under his wise guidance. His Highness the Amir thanked President Al-Sisi for this generous gesture, which reflects the depth of relations between the two fraternal nations, also wishing him good health and for Egypt to achieve all that it aspires to under his leadership.