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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 congratulates Libya pres., on 74th Independence Day

25-12-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Thursday a cable of congratulations to Chairman of the Presidential Council of the sisterly State of Libya Dr. Mohamad Al-Menfi on the 74th anniversary of the country's Independence Day.
His Highness the Amir wished President Manafi permanent well-being, and Libya and its people further progress and prosperity.

Kuwait Amir receives KDIPA's 10th annual report for '24-'25

23-12-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Tuesday Sheikh Dr. Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA), KDIPA Deputy Chairman Wafa Ahmed Al-Qatami and KDIPA board members, who presented the authority's 10th annual report for 2024-2025 to His Highness the Amir.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Bhutan on Nat'l Day

17-12-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Wednesday a cable of congratulations to King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on his country's National Day.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished the King of Bhutan good health, and further progress and welfare for Bhutan and its friendly people.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Bahrain's King on Nat'l Day

16-12-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa on his country's 54th National Day and the 26th anniversary of his accession to power.
In his cable, His Highness the Amir lauded the significant achievements and development during the era of King Hamad and commended the strong ties linking the State of Kuwait with the Kingdom of Bahrain.
He affirmed both countries' commitment to bolster relations and cooperation in various sectors, and expressed good wishes to King Hamad as well as to his country so it may witness further progress and development under the monarch's wise leadership.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Kuwait SC on Amir title

23-12-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kuwait Sports Club Khaled Ali Al-Ghanim on winning His Highness the Amir Cup after defeating Al-Arabi SC in the final for the 2024-2025 season.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir commended the outstanding performance and honorable sportsmanship displayed by both teams, as well as their high morale throughout the game held at International Jaber Al-Ahmad Stadium.
His Highness the Amir wished every success to all teams so as to contribute to raising Kuwait's sports level and achieving more accomplishments.

Kuwait Amir patronizes Football Cup final

23-12-2025

Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and in the presence of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Amir's Football Cup final for the 2024-2025 sport season will take place on Tuesday.
The final match will be between Kuwait Sports Club and Al-Arabi Sports Club at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium at 7:00 pm local time.

Kuwait Amir condoles with Moroccan King over flood victims

16-12-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Tuesday a cable of condolences to King Mohammad VI, of Morocco, over the victims of the recent flooding in Safi city.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir expressed heartfelt sympathy with the families of the victims, wishing the injured quick recovery and the Moroccan people to overcome this humanitarian disaster.
He prayed for Allah, the Almighty, to bestow His mercy upon the souls of the victims and lodge them in Paradise.

Kuwait Amir receives credentials of five new Ambassadors

16-12-2025

His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, received during a ceremony at Bayan Palace on Tuesday, the credentials of Wierish Ramsoekh as Ambassador of the Netherlands, Mohammad Jaber Abu Al-Wafa as Ambassador of Egypt, Ghadi Al-Khoury as Ambassador of Lebanon, Qudsi Rasheed as Ambassador of the United Kingdom, and Maksym Subkh as Ambassador of Ukraine, accrediting them as ambassadors of their respective countries to Kuwait.
The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya, Director of the Office of His Highness the Amir, Lieutenant General Retired Jamal Al-Theyab, Undersecretary of the Amiri Diwan, Sheikh Abdulaziz Mishal Mubarak Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Undersecretary for External Affairs at the Amiri Diwan, Mazen Al-Issa, Assistant Foreign Minister for Protocol Affairs, Minister Plenipotentiary Abdulmohsen Al-Zaid, and the Commander of the Amiri Guard, Major General Staff, Bader Al-Sahloul.