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Amir visits Kuwait Fire Force

24-02-2026 | 11:38

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, accompanied by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, visited the Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) on Tuesday.
Upon arrival, His Highness the Amir was received by First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah and KFF chief Maj. Gen. Talal Al-Roumi.
Addressing the KFF's staff, His Highness the Amir said: "On this blessed night of Ramadan, it's a pleasure for me, His Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness the Prime Minister to meet the KFF personnel to exchange congratulations of this holy month and Kuwait's national days." His Highness the Amir expressed appreciation to sincere efforts exerted by the KFF to save lives and protect property to ensure a safe life of society based on loyalty and responsibility.
His Highness the Amir also commended the KFF personnel for continued human development through an education and training system and empowering women.
His Highness the Amir appreciated boosting cooperation between the state's military and security institutions and developing partnerships with public and private bodies.
His Highness the Amir valued the steps made to support the Kuwait's leading status in safety and security fields, praising the "International Commander Medal" given by the International Civil Defense Organization to Sheikh Fahad Al-Yusuf.
His Highness the Amir affirmed Kuwait's support for KFF efforts, instructing its officials to expand services and keep pace with urban expansion, keeping at the same time developing human and field potential of the KFF.
His Highness the Amir also asked KFF officials and personnel to raise digital awareness and intensify field tours of stores and facilities to spread the culture of protection and safety.
In addition, His Highness the Amir asked the KFF officials to enhance the foreign training program, and regional and international collaboration as well as keep updated on the latest technical and military developments.
His Highness the Amir finally prayed to Allah Almighty to help the KFF personnel achieve their missions and protect the dear homeland.
Meanwhile, Al-Roumi expressed the honor felt by himself and the KFF personnel in welcoming His Highness the Amir.
He said that His Highness the Amir's visit morally supports the KFF and enhances the spirit of responsibility and belonging.
He also voiced pride for His Highness the Amir's instructions given during the last visit that formed a launch of the development path.
The instructions have contributed to raising vigilance and readiness of the staff, which have resulted in the signing of a protocol with the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) on maintaining the country's heritage and property.
Al-Roumi said that the KFF stands on the front line against risks and cooperates with their brothers at military bodies.
Al-Roumi announced the first Artificial Intelligence officer - inaugurating a new phase of digital and technological transformation.
The initiative targets KFF personnel, entrepreneurs, and various segments of society. It is a unique project that incorporates and integrates modern technology, he noted.

Kuwait Amir visits Interior Ministry on occasion of Ramadan

24-02-2026 | 9:32

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, accompanied by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, met with personnel of the Ministry of Interior on Tuesday.
Addressing the ministry's staff, His Highness the Amir emphasized that security is the cornerstone of state strength and societal stability, noting that the Ministry of Interior is at the forefront of enforcing law and order.
His Highness commended the dedication and professionalism of personnel across all sectors, highlighting their role in safeguarding the nation, protecting rights, and reinforcing the prestige and authority of the state.
His Highness the Amir also praised the Ministry for recent achievements, including receiving awards from the General Secretariat of Arab Interior Ministers Council for Arab and international cooperation, in recognition of its coordinated efforts in combating narcotics across the region.
Further, His Highness lauded the ministry's coordination with relevant authorities and legislative improvements, including the implementation of a new traffic law and an updated anti-drug law providing a comprehensive regulatory and punitive framework.
His Highness highlighted advancements in security systems, such as the launch of AI-based smart patrols, the development of land border surveillance systems, and the operation of remotely controlled maritime vessels within the Coast Guard fleet.
His Highness reaffirmed the Ministry's ongoing support and instructed senior officials to maintain vigilance and field coordination, ensure strict and fair law enforcement, and maintain continuous patrolling to ensure public security and stability.
He also stressed the importance of strengthening regional and international partnerships to address shared challenges, improve security coordination, exchange expertise, and support joint Gulf security initiatives.
Moreover, His Highness emphasized institutional development and security governance through workforce training, implementing approved action plans and updated legislation, and improving public services using modern tools and open-door policies.
His Highness the Amir prayed for divine guidance and success for all ministry personnel in serving the nation, and for the continued safety, peace, and prosperity of Kuwait.

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Kuwait Amir congratulates Pakistan on nat'l day

23-03-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations, Sunday, to the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari on his country's national day.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir expressed sincere wishes of further progress and prosperity to Pakistan and its people and wished the President long-lasting health.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Namibia on nat'l day

21-03-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah congratulated on Friday the President of Namibia Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on her country's national day.
His Highness the Amir wished, in the cable addressed to President Nandi-Ndaitwah, more success and welfare and her people development and progress.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Tunisia on Independence Day

20-03-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations to the President of Tunisia Kais Saied on his country's Independence Day.
His Highness the Amir wished the Tunisian President long lasting health and wellness, and further progress and prosperity to Tunisia and its people.
He also wished that the bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries would grow further.

Kuwait Amir visits Disabled Sport Club

18-03-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, accompanied by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah as well as other senior state officials, paid a visit to Kuwait Disabled Sport Club (KDSC) on Tuesday evening.
He was warmly welcomed by Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Sport Bashar Abdullah Al-Salem and KDSC Board Chairman Shafi Al-Hajeri.
Expressing holy Ramadan wishes for the audience in a speech, His Highness the Amir said, "Together with my brother His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, the Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah and my brother companions, we are pleased to congratulate you on the holy month of Ramadan." "We pray for Allah, the Almighty, to repeat this holy month several times and grant you, the dear homeland and the Arab and Muslim nation abundance of blessings and boons," he said.
Renewing the state's support to the disabled "people with strong will and endurance," he said, "We reassure them that they are heroes in our eyes and badges on our chests. With their resolve and determination, they are able to make achievements whatever difficulties or challenges might be. They are a source of inspiration for every sincere citizen in our dear homeland." His Highness the Amir noted that the State of Kuwait was one of the first countries that attached great importance to care for the people with disability in terms of health, education, sports and training, citing the legislations ensuring decent living "in the country of humanitarianism." Recalling the first public awareness forum "caring for you is our goal," he appreciated the efforts of the state bodies to build the capacity of the disabled in sport through cooperation with the competent regional and international organizations.
His Highness the Amir took pride in the achievements recently made by Kuwaiti athletes with disabilities in international sports events.
He urged them to continue training and the competent state bodies to continue motivating them and improving their skills.
On his part, KDSC Chairman Shafi Al-Hajeri expressed, on behalf of the Club's members and management, the holy Ramadan wishes for His Highness the Amir, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah.
He recalled the achievements made by KDSC members since 1977, noting that the number of athletes with disabilities representing Kuwait at international Paralympics grew from 30 to 350, males and females, in the past four and a half decades.
He noted that the Kuwaiti athletes were able to make outstanding achievements in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, citing the shotput gold medalist Faisal Sorour and the bronze medalist Faisal Al-Rajehi of the the 5000m wheelchair race.
Al-Hajeri expressed gratitude for His Highness the Amir's visit to the Club, promising that the Club will continue doubling its efforts to foster the skills of its members.

Kuwait Amir attends 'Ghabqa' hosted by Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah

22-03-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah attended a 'Ghabqa' (a traditional holy Ramadan dinner banquet), hosted by Sheikh Mubarak Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah at Dar Noor in Messila area on Saturday.
The banquet gathered His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and other ruling family members.

Kuwait Amir receives phone call from UAE Pres.

20-03-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a phone call on Thursday from President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
During the call, the two leaders discussed the strong and longstanding brotherly relations between the State of Kuwait and the UAE. They also addressed various issues of mutual interest, in addition to regional and international developments.
Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed expressed his sincere wishes for the continued health and well-being of His Highness the Amir and for further growth and prosperity of the State of Kuwait under His Highness the Amir's wise leadership.
In response, His Highness the Amir voiced his appreciation to Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed for the call, which reflects the deep and firm ties between the two nations and their peoples. He also extended his wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of the United Arab Emirates under the wise leadership of Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed.

Kuwait Amir pays visit to Kuwait Blind Association

18-03-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah visited on Tuesday Kuwait Blind Association (KPA).
Accompanied by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and His Highness the Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah.
His Highness was received by Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaila, Kuwait Blind Association Director, Fayiz Al-Azmi, and the Association's Secretary General Mansour Al-Enezi.
In his speech, His Highness the Amir congratulated the association on the holy month of Ramadan, expressing his pride in all the efforts of the association in helping and supporting those with vision impairment issues.
He appreciated the association member's efforts to their country through sports, events, seminars, and many others, especially the first Al-Baghli Holy Quran Competition for the Blind at the GCC countries level.
His Highness reaffirmed the rights of those with vision impairment, reminding both the public and private sectors to provide them with adequate support, especially through modern technology to ensure they benefit from it.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kuwait Blind Association Fayiz Al-Azmi also delivered a speech on this occasion, in which he said, "On behalf of the members of the Kuwait Blind Association, I extend my warmest congratulations and blessings to His Highness the Amir on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan." "I also extend my warmest congratulations to His Highness the Crown Prince, the Prime Minister, and all residents of this blessed land. I ask Allah Almighty to have many returns of this blissed occasion to Kuwait under the leadership of His Highness the Amir." "Since its founding in 1972, the Kuwait Blind Association has been honored to visit the former Amir's of Kuwait," Al-Azmi said.
"Such visits, Your Highness, have never been made in any country in the world except in our beloved country, Kuwait, and this reflects your unlimited humanitarian role in empathizing with the suffering of those visually impaired members.
All members of the Kuwait Blind Association pray for your long life, for you to serve Kuwait and its people, and for security, safety, and stability to continue in our beloved Kuwait, so that it may witness many achievements during your auspicious reign.
Later, His Highness the Amir received a commemorative gift marking the occasion.

Kuwait Amir, Egypt Pres. discuss bilateral ties in phone call

18-03-2025

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a phone call from Egyptian President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi on Tuesday, to discuss bilateral ties and the recent regional and international developments.
During the call, Al-Sisi wished His Highness the Amir a long healthy life, while His Highness Sheikh Meshal, on his part, thanked him for his kind feelings that reflect the two countries' strong relations, wishing the Egyptian President a long healthy life.