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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 expresses sympathy to Qatar following deadly Ras Laffan blast

22-06-2026

His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, sent a cable of condolences on Monday to Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, expressing his sincere sympathies over the victims of the explosion that occurred at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial City.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir conveyed his heartfelt condolences and solidarity following the incident, which resulted in several deaths and injuries.
His Highness prayed to Allah Almighty to bestow His mercy upon the victims, wishing the injured a speedy recovery and continued good health.

Kuwait Amir condoles with Saudi King over passing of Princess Sara bint Ahmed Al-Saud

18-06-2026

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of condolences to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud over the passing of Princess Sara bint Ahmed Al-Abdulrahman Al -Saud.
In the cable, His Highness expressed his sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to King Salman and the Saudi royal family on the death of the late princess.
His Highness the Amir prayed to Almighty Allah to bestow His mercy upon the deceased and provide patience and solace to the royal family and her relatives during this difficult time.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Pres. of Philippines on Independence Day

12-06-2026

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent, on Friday, a cable of congratulations to the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., on his country's Independence Day.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished President Marcos good health and well-being, and wished more progress and prosperity to the Philippines and its people.

Kuwait Amir receives call from UK King on Iranian attacks

10-06-2026

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a call on Wednesday from His Majesty Charles III, King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
During the call, both sides touched on the strong bilateral ties between the two countries, as well as number of mutual issues and developments, particularly the heinous Iranian attacks on Kuwait's territories and airspace.
King Charles III expressed his strong condemnation of the attacks, which constitute a flagrant violation of Kuwait's sovereignty, international law, and the UN Charter, affirming his country's solidarity with Kuwait and its full support for all the measures taken to preserve its sovereignty, security, and stability.
His Highness the Amir thanked King Charles III for standing by Kuwait and supporting all measures taken, wishing the King good health and well-being, and to the British people continued progress and prosperity.

Kuwait Amir receives Crown Prince, ministers

21-06-2026

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Sunday His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
His Highness the Amir also received Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah, Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

Kuwait Amir receives Crown Prince, ministers

14-06-2026

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Sunday His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
His Highness the Amir also received Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah, Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Pres. of Russia on Nat'l Day

12-06-2026

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent, on Friday, a cable of congratulations to the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, on his country's national day.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished President Putin good health and well-being, and wished more progress and prosperity to Russia and its people.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Pres. of Portugal on Nat'l Day

10-06-2026

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Wednesday, a cable of congratulations to the President of the Portuguese Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, on his country's national day.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa good health and well-being, and wished more progress and prosperity to Portugal and its people.