Al-Diwan Al-Amiri News

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in attendance of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, received at Bayan Palace on Monday His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who presented their highnesses with the newly appointed ministers.
The Ministers took the constitutional oath on occasion of their appointments; Osama Khaled Boodai swore in as Minister of Commerce and Industry, Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Dr. Reem Ghazi Al-Fulaij as Minister of State for Development and Sustainability Affairs.
As for Dr. Tareq Hamad Al-Jalahma he took the oath to become Minister of State for Youth and Sport Affairs, Abdulaziz Nasser Al-Marzouq swore in as Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment, and Dr. Yaqoub Al-Sayed Yousef Al-Refaei as Minister of Finance.
Attending the ceremony were First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah, Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Sabah, and top Amiri Diwan officials.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, patronized and attended the flag hoist ceremony at Bayan Palace, marking the beginning of national celebrations.
His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the President of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary and President of the Court of Cassation, Counselor Dr. Adel Bouresli, and top state officials were also in attendance.
A 21-gun salute was fired in welcome of His Highness the Amir, and he was received by members of the Army, Police, and National Guard.
His Highness the Amir then raised the national flag, followed by the playing of the national anthem, and the military band also presented a varied musical performance.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Wednesday Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and the accompanying delegation at Bayan Palace.
Sheikh Abdullah conveyed to His Highness the Amir the greetings and best wishes of UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, wishing His Highness the Amir continued good health and prosperity for Kuwait and its people.
In return, His Highness the Amir asked Sheikh Abdullah to convey his greetings to Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid, wishing them continued health and more progress and prosperity to UAE and its people.
The meeting was attended by Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya, Director of His Highness the Amir's Office, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jamal Al-Theyab, Undersecretary of the Amiri Diwan Sheikh Abdulaziz Mishal Mubarak Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs at the Amiri Diwan Mazen Al-Issa.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Tuesday First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah and the families of the deceased officers who passed away in the line of duty, Colonel Saud Al-Khamsan and Sergeant Mohammad Al-Hajeri.
The deceased passed away in a fire that erupted in the general administration building of correctional institutions.
His Highness the Amir condoled with the families and offered his sincere solace, recalling the deceased's heroic deeds and active professional roles.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah signed a decree on Sunday, reshuffling the cabinet.
The Amiri decree changed the title of the following cabinet member, Omar Saud Al-Omar, to Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology.
The decree appoints: Osama Khaled Boodai: Minister of Commerce and Industry.
Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah: Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Dr. Reem Ghazi Al-Fulaij: Minister of State for Development and Sustainability Affairs.
Dr. Tareq Hamad Al-Jalahma: Minister of State for Youth and Sport Affairs.
Abdulaziz Nasser Al-Marzouq: Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment.
Abdullah Sabeeh Buftain: Minister of Information and Culture.
Dr. Yaqoub Al-Sayed Yousef Al-Refaei: Minister of Finance. His Highness the Prime Minister should implement this decree, take effect once published in the official gazette.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah will graciously patronize and attend the flag-raising ceremony at Bayan Palace at 10:00 am on Sunday.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Tuesday Sheikha Intisar Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, President of the Center for Research and Studies on Kuwait, Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghunaim and Ruqaya Ali Hussain.
During the reception, they presented His Highness the Amir with a book titled "Kuwait in 400 years".

On behalf of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the gracious Al-Sabah Family, the Amiri Diwan extended on Monday gratitude to all citizens and residents who offered condolences over the demise of Sheikha Baderia Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.
The Amiri Diwan prayed to Allah the Almighty to bestow mercy upon the deceased's soul.