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Kuwait Amir visits Nabat Poets' Diwaniya
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, visited Nabat Poets' Diwaniya on Monday evening.
Upon arrival, His Highness the Amir was warmly welcomed by Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah and secretary of Nabat Poets' Diwaniya's Nassar Al-Khamsan.
In his speech, His Highness the Amir said: "From the minaret of poetry, we meet again with you. 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 all congratulate you on the holy month of Ramadan." "We pray to 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.
"We proudly remind you of the founder of this Diwaniya, the late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who realized the outstanding position of this poetry in making history and heritage," His Highness the Amir noted. His Highness the Amir referred to the directives of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, who attended the inauguration ceremony of the Diwaniya and loved Kuwait so much.
His Highness the Amir expressed pride that Kuwait has a Nabat Poets' Diwaniya, a symbol of history and heritage, and a bridge linking last with present, that aims to maintain Nabat poetry heritage.
His Highness the Amir appreciated the efforts of Diwaniya's officials to back poets to achieve national spirit and allegiance to the dear homeland and the leadership.
His Highness the Amir urged poets to preserve fathers and grandfathers' identity, and benefit from senior poets.
On naming Kuwait as the capital of Arab culture for 2025, His Highness the Amir also instructed intensifying holding several symposiums and meetings in the country to be a chance to help poets learn and share expertise. Meanwhile, Al-Khamsan delivered a speech in which he warmly welcomed His Highness the Amir and expressed pride for this visit, which showed His Highness the Amir's much attention to heritage, culture and communication with society.
He stressed that Diwaniya's message will continue, noting that it is inspired by His Highness the Amir's directives, which confirm the key role of culture and poetry in boosting national identity.
He revealed that they are working on expanding Nabat poetry in all governorates to highlight "our cultural heritage in all national occasions".
He wished His Highness the Amir success to make further progress and prosperity to homeland, praying to Allah, the Almighty, to bestow everlasting good health on His Highness the Amir.
Finally, poets Faisal Al-Adwai and Yusuf Al-Shatti read out two poems, which highly pleased audience.
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17-03-2025 | 09:53 PM
Kuwait Amir visits Nabat Poets' Diwaniya
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, visited Nabat Poets' Diwaniya on Monday evening.
Upon arrival, His Highness the Amir was warmly welcomed by Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah and secretary of Nabat Poets' Diwaniya's Nassar Al-Khamsan.
In his speech, His Highness the Amir said: "From the minaret of poetry, we meet again with you. 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 all congratulate you on the holy month of Ramadan." "We pray to 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.
"We proudly remind you of the founder of this Diwaniya, the late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who realized the outstanding position of this poetry in making history and heritage," His Highness the Amir noted. His Highness the Amir referred to the directives of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, who attended the inauguration ceremony of the Diwaniya and loved Kuwait so much.
His Highness the Amir expressed pride that Kuwait has a Nabat Poets' Diwaniya, a symbol of history and heritage, and a bridge linking last with present, that aims to maintain Nabat poetry heritage.
His Highness the Amir appreciated the efforts of Diwaniya's officials to back poets to achieve national spirit and allegiance to the dear homeland and the leadership.
His Highness the Amir urged poets to preserve fathers and grandfathers' identity, and benefit from senior poets.
On naming Kuwait as the capital of Arab culture for 2025, His Highness the Amir also instructed intensifying holding several symposiums and meetings in the country to be a chance to help poets learn and share expertise. Meanwhile, Al-Khamsan delivered a speech in which he warmly welcomed His Highness the Amir and expressed pride for this visit, which showed His Highness the Amir's much attention to heritage, culture and communication with society.
He stressed that Diwaniya's message will continue, noting that it is inspired by His Highness the Amir's directives, which confirm the key role of culture and poetry in boosting national identity.
He revealed that they are working on expanding Nabat poetry in all governorates to highlight "our cultural heritage in all national occasions".
He wished His Highness the Amir success to make further progress and prosperity to homeland, praying to Allah, the Almighty, to bestow everlasting good health on His Highness the Amir.
Finally, poets Faisal Al-Adwai and Yusuf Al-Shatti read out two poems, which highly pleased audience. -
17-03-2025 | 08:42 PM
DIWAN-KUWAIT-AMIR-KSCD
Kuwait Amir visits Kuwait Sport Club for Deaf KUWAIT, March 17 (KUNA) -- 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 Sport Club for Deaf (KSCD) on Monday evening.
Upon his arrival, 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 KSCD Board Chairman Anwar Manif Al-Harbi.
Greeting the audience in a speech, His Highness the Amir said, "With you we meet again. 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 have the pleasure of congratulating 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.
His Highness the Amir praised the KSCD leaders for their dedication in providing the necessary care for "the people with strong will and endurance." He reaffirmed the state's support for the club, appreciating the achievements recently made by its members in regional sports events, citing as an example the bowling player who was able to reach the quarterfinal of the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games in Malaysia last December.
He stated support to the Club's bid to host an international shooting championship and a regional Arabian Gulf chess championship.
His Highness the Amir instructed the competent state authorities to give more care for the deaf in the health, education, sports, training and social areas, and introduce the latest technological devices such as smart glasses.
He wished the members of the Club success in all international sports events to raise Kuwait's national flag high.
KSCD Chairman Anwar Al-Harbi delivered a speech to extol His Highness the Amir for his visit and care for the Club.
His Highness the Amir received a souvenir as a token of appreciation, and then signed his name at the Club's register of honor. -
17-03-2025 | 12:54 PM
Kuwait Amir congratulates Irish Pres. on nat'l day
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable to the President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins Monday to congratulate him on his country's national day, wishing him good health and for the Irish people progress and prosperity.
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16-03-2025 | 08:57 PM
Kuwait Amir visits Supreme Judiciary Council
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah paid a visit to the Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) on Sunday evening on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.
He was accompanied by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah and other senior officials. They were warmly welcomed by SJC President and President of the Court of Cassation Dr. Adel Bouresli, Minister of Justice Nasser Yusuf Al-Sumeit and Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice Tareq Ali Al-Asfour.
In a speech to the judiciary top brass, 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 visit you on a blessed night of the holy month of Ramadan." He praised the role of the judiciary authority of Kuwait as "the mainstay of justice and stability," in the country and a source of pride for all Kuwaitis.
The cornerstone in our quest for prosperity are a comprehensive security and a credible, professional and impartial judiciary ensuring justice for everybody, he said, affirming that "nobody has authority over judges." His Highness the Amir urged the judicial authority to act impartially, uphold the rule of law, and ensure the rights and freedoms of everybody, away from any personal considerations.
He outlined three main requests for the judiciary to work on as early as possible; First, to speed up the Kuwaitization of the judicial and the subordinate jobs, Second, to put fear of Allah, the Almighty, above all considerations while making verdicts, And third, to shorten the period of a prosecution and settling the disputes.
His Highness the Amir took pride in the growing participation of women in the judiciary, saying it is a historic stride in the way to woman empowerment which reflects Kuwait's commitment to ensuring gender equality.
He voiced hope for adopting legislations that could modern the judicial work, facilitate litigation and prosecution, and speed up the digitization of the judicial authority and the Public Prosecution.
He lauded the roles of the judicial and the executive authorities as "two wings of the leadership" helping realize the aspirations of the people and protecting their interests in the framework of the constitution.
Concluding, His Highness the Amir expressed best wishes for the judiciary people and all sons of Kuwait. -
16-03-2025 | 01:04 PM
Kuwait Amir receives Crown Prince, Acting Premier
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Sunday His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at Bayan Palace.
His Highness the Amir also received Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah. -
12-03-2025 | 01:51 PM
Kuwait Amir congratulates Mauritius Pres. on Independence Day
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent President Dharambeer Gokhool of Mauritius a congratulatory cable on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished the President of Mauritius life-long good health and Mauritius and its friendly people further progress and prosperity. -
11-03-2025 | 09:46 PM
Kuwait Amir visits Fire Force HQ
His Highness the Amir, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, visited Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) headquarters, on Tuesday.
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 Defense and Acting Minister of Interior, Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah, and KFF Chief Major General Talal Al-Roumi.
In his speech, His Highness congratulated the fire force on the holy month of Ramadan, expressing his pride in the force for their service and sacrifice, as well as the force's chiefs for their leadership and training.
He reaffirmed his support for the force by raising its efficiency and readiness to protect communities, as well as keep pace with developments in the field of prevention through strategic planning.
His Highness noted the fire force's participation in the Sixth Arab Regional Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction, wherein Kuwait called on world governments to implement the Sendai Framework.
To continue the force's development and keep pace with its international counterparts, His Highness directed the force's leadership to develop the following:- Enhancing its member's vigilance and readiness, develop the force's systems to modern ones, benefit from modern technology to increase prevention and awareness, keep equipment updated, and finally cooperate with military, security, and civil sectors to better handle disasters and crises.
For his part, KFF's Chief had a similar speech, congratulating his Highness on the blessed month of Ramadan and thanking him for his dedicated support to the force.
He listed the force's achievements, among them is modernizing the force's systems to electronic ones, carrying out the largest preventative inspection, improve prevention and security systems, establishing new fire stations, implementing training programs, launching awareness campaigns, and many others.
Then Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Ali Al-Mutairi recited a poem, and His Highness the Amir received a commemorative gift marking his visit. -
11-03-2025 | 09:04 PM
Kuwait Amir urges security personnel to devotedly safeguard Kuwait
His Highness the Amir, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on Tuesday urged the Ministry of Interior's personnel to devotedly safeguard Kuwait and clamp down on drugs dealers with utmost firmness.
In speech marking his visit to the headquarters of the Ministry of Interior (the Building of Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah), His Highness the Amir began the statement with an address to the Minister of Defense and the Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, the Interior Undersecretary Lieutenant General Sheikh Salem Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and ministry personnel.
His Highness the Amir urged the MoI command and personnel to remain always vigilant, ready and primarily dedicated for serving the homeland, its interior security, its borders and stability, applying the law firmly on everybody without any exemption. He also called for "confronting narcotics, and any involved person, with all might and firmness for preserving future of youth, families and society.
"There must be no complacency in protecting the society from this annihilating scourge." Moreover, His Highness the Amir called for overhauling security tasks, upgrading the security personnel's efficiency, staying abreast of international development with regard of teaching, training and employing the modern sciences to sharpen the personnel skills.
He also called for boosting the confidence and partnership between the MoI and its staff with the citizens, preserving human rights and dignity through combating all forms of crime and offering services justly and equally.
His Highness Sheikh Meshal called for following up on implementing the new traffic law to cut the number of accidents and ensure roads' safety.
He had started his speech saying, "I am pleased along with my brother the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and the Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah and accompanying brothers, on this blessed night, to meet our brothers and children in the Ministry of Interior, command, chiefs and personnel - both civilians and military, to congratulate all on the advent of the blessed month, praying to His Almighty to aid us in fasting and prayers and accept us among his good subjects." Affirming that security is the basis for countries' development, progress and prosperity, His Highness the Amir said he is proud of the MoI personnel who play a pivotal role in safeguarding security "of our dear homeland and achieving safety for the Kuwaiti community." His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal praised the MoI personnel efforts in applying the laws on all citizens, also lauding update of the security apparatus with state-of-art systems, namely the biometric technology.
"We also value the ministry's continuous efforts for digital transformation, offering electronic services that save time and effort," he said, lauding role of the Kuwaiti women in the security sectors where they proved capable of shouldering the responsibility with efficiency and professionalism.
He pledged to continue backing the armed forces, particularly the MoI and its cadres, and supply the forces with most modern equipment. His Highness the Amir had arrived at the venue, accompanied by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and the Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah.
He and his entourage were received upon arrival at the MoI headquarters by the Minister of Defense and the Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah and the Interior Undersecretary Lieutenant General Sheikh Salem Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
Following His Highness the Amir's address, the Acting Minister of Interior made a statement, then a film about the MoI's achievements (2024) was screened, followed by a statement by Colonel Dr. Lujain Al-Rushaid on behalf of the Women Police and poetry was recited by Major Mohammad Madi Ayed.
His Highness the Amir was granted a memorial gift. -
10-03-2025 | 09:29 PM
Kuwait Amir visits Ministry of Defense
His Highness the Amir, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah paid a visit on Monday to the headquarters of the Ministry of Defense.
Accompanied by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, His Highness the Amir was received by Minister of Defense and Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Sabah, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Meshal Mubarak Al-Sabah and Deputy Chief of General Staff of Kuwait Army Air Vice Marshal Sheikh Sabah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
In a speech, His Highness the Amir said "It is a pleasure to us - and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah and the companions - to meet with the Defense Ministry's personnel to congratulate you on the holy month of Ramadan".
His Highness the Amir prayed to Allah to accept good deeds of all in this month, and return this occasion to the Arab and Islamic nations with goodness and blessings.
His Highness the Amir expressed pride for Kuwait's Armed Forces, its command and personnel as the fortress to safeguard and protect the dear homeland's safety, security, stability and independence.
"In this regard, we are keen on boosting the efficiency and potential of our armed forces and enabling them to achieve their sacred duties and missions in safeguarding the country by air, sea and land. Our support will continue to develop the homeland's capabilities and readiness with keeping pace the development of armament and preparation in line with the high-standards technological standards," His Highness the Amir noted. His Highness the Amir expressed again condolences to the martyrs who lost their lives during a live ammunition exercise, wishing those wounded a speedy recovery.
Despite that painful incident, the Ministry of Defense has a key role in preparing and rehabilitating national cadres to assume responsibilities and cement the values of loyalty, His Highness the Amir stressed.
"We appreciate the Ministry's role in harnessing all potential to back and support efforts aiming to achieve balance and harmony among the State's ministries and institutions, along security and military collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, the National Guards and Kuwait Fire Force," His Highness the Amir affirmed.
In addition, His Highness the Amir referred to the Armed Forces' contributions to solidifying Kuwait's humanitarian action, through the air forces' efforts in cooperation with the State's concerned bodies, to transport relief aid to some sisterly countries facing wars of crises, highlighting the role of the Ministry's female personnel as well.
His Highness the Amir highlighted the current conditions in some surrounding countries that have repercussions, stressing the need of achieving security and stability in these countries.
Expressing confidence in Kuwait's robust army's capabilities and the management of defense minister, His Highness the Amir directed completing the development and reform path, accountability, enhancing transparency, and achieving justice and neutrality.
His Highness the Amir also instructed achieving the utmost vigilance and preparation of the armed forces, and boosting its combat potential, and joint military collaboration.
In this regard, His Highness the Amir further asked for paying attention to military education, rehabilitating more cadres and upgrading the academic side in a manner that ensures the armed institutions' readiness for face future challenges.
His Highness the Amir called for protecting military cyberspace, digital systems safety, and sharing expertise toward the latest innovations in the cybersecurity field.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Chief of the General Staff congratulated, on behalf of Defense Minister and all members of the Ministry, His Highness the Amir on Ramadan, wishing His Highness the Amir good health and Kuwait further progress and prosperity.
He voiced their honor to receive Highness the Amir, His Highness the Crown Prince and Acting Prime Minister during this month.
He referred to the key role of the Defense Ministry in supporting Kuwait's humanitarian and relief efforts for brothers and the needy.
Kuwait's relief air bridge continued to help Syrian, Lebanese and Yemeni peoples, in a close cooperation between Kuwait's Air Force, the Kuwait Red Crescent Society and Zakat House, Deputy Chief of General Staff said.
He also pointed to the Ministry's steps made in developing military infrastructure and boosting logistic support system to ensure an integrated action environment to achieve the strategic goals to strengthen the country's stability and security.
Finally, Major Dhari Meshal Al-Bogan delivered a poem, which was highly pleased and appreciated by the attendees -
10-03-2025 | 08:06 PM
Kuwait Amir visits National Guard headquarters
His Highness the Amir, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, visited the Kuwait National Guard (KNG) headquarters, Monday.
His Highness the Amir was 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.