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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 receives Crown Prince, Premier, 1st Deputy PM

19-10-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Sunday at Bayan Palace, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
His Highness also received separately at Bayan Palace, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah.

Kuwait Amir expresses gratitude towards Omani Sultan

14-10-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Tuesday a cable to the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq, expressing gratitude towards the great hospitality His Highness received during his fraternal visit to the Sultanate.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir said that he felt the Omani leadership and people's great hospitality, affirming that it was another milestone in the historic relations between the two brotherly nations.
His Highness the Amir also lauded the deep-rooted ties between the two countries and peoples, wishing the Sultan well-being and for the sultanate further progress and prosperity.

Oman's Sultan holds banquet in honor of Kuwait Amir

14-10-2025

Sultan Haitham bin Tareq of the Sultanate of Oman held a banquet, at Al-Baraka Palace in Oman's capital, Muscat, in honor of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation.

Kuwait Amir arrives in Oman for a fraternal visit

14-10-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation arrived Tuesday in the Sultanate of Oman for a fraternal visit.
At the forefront of those receiving His Highness upon arrival were Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of the Royal Office Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi , Minister of Interior Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi, Chief of the Special Office Dr. Hamad bin Said Al-Awfi, Chairman of the Oman Investment Authority Abdul Salam bin Mohammed Al Murshidi, Minister of Energy and Minerals Eng. Salem bin Nasser Al-Awfi, and Kuwait's Ambassador to the Sultanate Dr. Mohammad Al-Hajri.
His Highness the Amir is accompanied by Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) Dr. Sheikh Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Chief of His Highness the Amir's Office Retired Lieutenant General Jamal Theyab, Deputy Chairman and CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah, and Managing Director of the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) Sheikh Saud Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah.

Kuwait Amir, accompanying delegation return home after Oman visit

14-10-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation returned to the homeland after a fraternal visit to Oman.
His Highness the Amir was received by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah.
His Highness the Amir was accompanied by Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr. Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Director of the Office of His Highness the Amir, Lieutenant General (Ret.) Jamal Mohammed Theyab, Deputy Chairman and CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah, and Managing Director of the Kuwait Investment Authority Saud Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah.

Kuwait Amir departs Oman after fraternal visit

14-10-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation departed Oman after a fraternal visit.
His Highness the Amir was seen off by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs, Shihab bin Tariq Al-Saeed, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, theyazan bin Haitham, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, Khalid Al-Busaidi, Minister of Interior, Homoud Al-Busaidi, Head of the Private Office, Dr. Hamad Al-Aufi, Chairman of the Oman Investment Authority, Abdulsalam Al-Marshidi and Kuwait Ambassador to Oman, Dr. Mohammad Nasser Al Hajri.

Kuwait Amir, Oman's Sultan discuss bilateral relations, ways to enhance coop.

14-10-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah met on Tuesday with the Sultan Haitham bin Tareq of the Sultanate of Oman, at Al Baraka Palace in Oman's capital, Muscat.
During the meeting, the two leaders discussed the long-standing bilateral relations between Kuwait and Oman and ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields, particularly in the economic sector, aiming to enhance trade and investment coordination and integration to reinforce mutual interests and achieve further progress and prosperity.
Members of His Highness the Amir's accompanying delegation attended the meeting.

Kuwait Amir departs to Oman on visit

14-10-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and the accompanying delegation left Kuwait on Tuesday, heading to the Sultanate of Oman.
Seeing His Highness the Amir off at the Kuwait International Airport were His Highness the Deputy Amir and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, and Minister of the Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah.
His Highness the Amir is accompanied by Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) Dr. Sheikh Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Chief of His Highness the Amir's Office Retired Lieutenant General Jamal Theyab, Deputy Chairman and CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah, and Managing Director of the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) Sheikh Saud Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah.