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Kuwait Amir patronizes inauguration ceremony of new Palace of Justice tom.

10-02-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah is to patronize, with the attendance of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, the inauguration ceremony of the new Palace of Justice building, tomorrow (Tuesday) at 06:00 pm, according to an Amiri Diwan statement.

Kuwait Amir condoles with Algeria Pres. on former PM demise

10-02-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Monday a cable of condolences to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on demise of former Prime Minister Sid Ahmed Ghozali.
His Highness the Amir prayed to Allah Almighty for mercy for the deceased, and for solace to his family.

Kuwait Amir welcomes UN Chief's Iraq envoy

09-02-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Mohammad Al-Hassan at Al-Seif Palace on Sunday on the occasion of his visit to Kuwait.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya attended the meeting.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Grenada on Independence Day

07-02-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations on Friday to Governor-General of Grenada Cecile La Grenade on the occasion of her country's Independence Day.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished her good health and wellbeing, and Grenada and its friendly people further progress and prosperity.

Kuwait Amir offers condolences to Namibia over death of former pres.

10-02-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent, on Monday, a cable of condolences to the President of the Republic of Namibia, Nangolo Mbumba, on the passing away of former president of the Republic of Namibia, Sam Nujoma.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir expressed sincere condolences and sympathy.

Kuwait Amir patronizes, attends Informatics Award Ceremony

10-02-2025

Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and with attendance of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, a ceremony was held at Bayan Palace on Monday to honor Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award winners of the 24th edition of 2024.
His Highness the Amir arrived at the venue and was warmly welcomed by Head of the Award Board of Trustees Sheikha Ayda Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah and members of the organizing committee.
Addressing the ceremony, Sheikha Ayda Salem Al-Sabah remembered the late founder of the award, Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, saying that he had got plenty of farsightedness, deep wisdom and giving and had anticipated the significance of technologies.
She added that progress made over less than a quarter century is the fruit of Amiri directives, commending His Highness the Amir for his patronage of this award.
On his part, Dr. Taher Ameen Al-Jamal, the winner of the award, said that he was pleased to have been in Kuwait and granted the Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award, which is a beacon in digital societies.
He boasted that he was so lucky to have worked with the best scientists in the field of encryption after having gained access to the cutting-edge advancement in this science through working with Prof. Hellman during his doctoral study.
He added that his work at the RSA Security had also granted him the opportunity to partake in the initial stages of making encryption practical and effective, something which he said enabled him to join Netscape Communications Corporation with a deep understanding of new global digital needs.
The SSL protocol, now known as TLS, is considered a genuine turning point in the world since this technology is nowadays used to secure all digital communications.
He said that it was amazing for him to be an integral part of building this digital society as his work at Netscape has made him a key contributor to forming this cybersecurity.
His Highness the Amir then honored the winners of the Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award, and was given a souvenir on this occasion.

Kuwait Amir receives Kuwait Crown Prince, Kuwait PM, First Deputy PM

09-02-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Sunday morning at Seif Palace.
His Highness the Amir also received His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah at Seif Palace.
Additionally, His Highness the Amir met with First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah.

Kuwait Amir offers condolences to Sweden over tragic school shooting

06-02-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of condolences to His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of the friendly Kingdom of Sweden over the recent deadly shooting at a school in the central city of Orebro.
In his cable, His Highness the Amir extended sincere heartfelt condolences to families of the victims of the mass shooting in which over a dozen of people were killed and several others were injured.
His Highness the Amir invoked Almighty Allah to grace families of the victims with patience and solace and wished the injured speedy recovery.