Al-Diwan Al-Amiri News

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a congratulatory cable on Monday to UAE President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al-Nuhayan on the second anniversary of his assumption of power. His Highness applauded the UAE's developmental achievements in all fields, also hailing the two countries' strong historic relations. His Highness Sheikh Meshal also wished Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed a long healthy life and more development and prosperity for the UAE under his leadership.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah signed a decree Sunday approving the new cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah. The new cabinet lineup: 1-Fahad Yousuf Saud Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister, Defense Minister and Interior Minister. 2-Shereeda Abdullah Al-Mousherji, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs. 3-Dr. Imad Mohammad Al-Atiqi, Deputy Prime Minister and Oil Minister. 4-Abdulrahman Bdah Al-Mutairi, Minister of Information and Culture. 5-Dr. Ahmad Abdulwahab Al-Awadhi, Minister of Health. 6-Dr. Anwar Ali Al-Mudhaf, Minister of Finance, and Minister of State for Economic and Investment Affairs. 7-Dr. Adel Mohammad Al-Adwani, Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. 8-Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, Minister of Foreign Affairs. 9-Dr. Noura Mohammad Al-Mashaan, Minister of Public Works and Minister of Municipality Affairs. 10-Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim Al-Wasmi, Minister of Justice and Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs. 11-Omar Saud Al-Omar, Minister of Commerce and Industry, and Minister of State for Communication Affairs. 12-Dr. Mohammad Abdulaziz Bushehri, Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, and Minister of State for Housing Affairs. 13-Dr. Amthal Hadi Al-Huwailah, Minister of Social Affairs, Labor, Family Affairs and Childhood and Minister of State for Youth Affairs. The decree would take effect once published in the official gazette.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Sunday at Bayan Palace Prime Minister-designate Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah will patronize and attend on Monday the opening of the Abdullah Al-Salem University City opening. He would also honor excelling students at Kuwait University for the 2019-18, 2019-20, and 2020-21 semesters at a ceremony to be held at 10:00 am local-time in the University City's Al-Dana theater.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Monday sponsored and attended the opening ceremony of Sabah Al-Salem University City and honored top graduates for the years 2018/2019 - 2019/2020 - 2020/2021. Receiving His Highness the Amir was Minister of Education, Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Adel Al-Adwani as well as Deputy Chief of Kuwait University Dr. Nawaf Al-Mutairi and university officials. His Highness the Amir revealed a mural announcing the opening of Sabah Al-Salem University City. Attending the ceremony was Prime Minister-designate Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and Chief of supreme judicial council and court of cassation counselor Dr. Adel Bouresli, top state officials and families of graduates. The Minister of Education gave a speech welcoming His Highness the Amir and the esteemed guests, thanking the Amir for his never-ending support to the pursuit of education and support and interest in developing human capital. This ceremony, he pointed out, coincides with opening of Sabah Al-Salem University City, saying that it is a translation of directives of political leadership on developing education establishments and public universities and removing any obstacles that may stand in the way of progress. This ceremony, honoring top students of three batches, is turning point for education in the country and a step contributing to comprehensive development process, stated the Minister. Minister Al-Adwani addressed honor students expressing his pride in their diligent work and congratulated them for their success and excellence. He called on the graduates to take on responsibility towards their homeland and work towards its progress and prosperity as they are its true wealth and investment. The Minister's heartfelt speech was followed by President Al-Mutairi's who told the audience of the years of hard work on the path towards opening this University City. He stated that this contributes to strategic developmental goals of the state as it is one the biggest projects and a leap in the education process. He spoke of the highly intricate design that weaves the old into the new, integrates the traditional with the modern. Dr. Al-Mutairi spoke of the utilization of technology and Artificial Intelligence for the benefit of the students, adding that Kuwait University went beyond its academic role and gained accreditation from World Health Organization to join health cities initiative. Al-Mutairi extended his thanks those responsible for edifice, and congratulated the honor graduates calling on them to be acquainted with various cultures while remaining rooted in their own. Honor graduate Sheikh Bader Al-Sabah gave speech on behalf of fellow graduates, and his voiced pride and joy at having His Highness the Amir honor him and his peers. He vowed to be a driving force behind development of this country, taking the time to thank professors for their significant efforts, and parents for their ceaseless support. A documentary on the University City was played followed by the honoring ceremony, His Highness the Amir was then presented with a gift to commemorate this momentous occasion.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Sunday at Bayan Palace United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on his visit to the country. During the meeting, His Highness the Amir welcomed the UN Chief in Kuwait, thanking him for his support and cooperation. His Highness the Amir presented Guterres with the order of Kuwait; Riband of the Special Class, for his political efforts and significant services. His Highness the Amir also assured Guterres that the State of Kuwait would always support humanitarian work. On his part, the UN Chief said, "Kuwait is a symbol of humanity, wisdom and generosity." He also thanked His Highness the Amir for the special order. "I would like to receive it on behalf of the United Nations, and in particular, on behalf of the nearly 200 members of the UN who were killed in Gaza. I would like to express my deep gratitude for Kuwait's enduring commitment to peace, he added. "I will never forget when I was UN High Commissioner for Refugees, and I was desperate at not being able to find support for Syrian refugees at that time. His Highness the late Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, was the one who organized 3 international conferences to support Syrian refugees, and Kuwait made the largest donation," said Guterres. Guterres stresses that he will always remember that Kuwait was always the mediator when any issues happened within the GCC.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Sunday at Bayan Palace United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on occasion of his visit to the country. During the meeting, the two discussed the exemplary relations between Kuwait and the UN, mechanisms promoting further cooperation as well as efforts supporting international peace and security and coordination to achieve development and humanitarian initiatives. His Highness the Amir and the UN top official examined latest updates on the situation in Gaza and the necessity to intensify efforts towards immediate ceasefire, as well as regional and international developments. His Highness the Amir presented Guterres with the order of Kuwait; Riband of the Special Class, for his political efforts and significant services. Top officials were in attendance of the meeting.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber al-Sabah received a telephone call early on Saturday from President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. The UAE President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed has affirmed that the UAE stands with Kuwait with respect of all measures and decisions it has taken to maintain its stability. Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed has assured His Highness the Amir that he views stability of Kuwait and the UAE as intertwined due to the solid brotherly relations, beseeching His Almighty Allah to preserve Kuwait, the country's bounty of security, safety and stability under the sagacious leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Reciprocating, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal expressed gratitude to the UAE President for the gracious gesture, his true brotherly sentiments that mirror depth of the good and brotherly relations between the two brotherly countries and peoples. His Highness the Amir expressed good wishes to the UAE so it may witness further progress, prosperity and development under the wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the President of the sisterly UAE.