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Kuwait Amir congratulates Sri Lanka on Nat'l Day
04-02-2025
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations Tuesday to President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.
His Highness the Amir wished the president a long healthy life, hoping for Sri Lanka further prosperity.
Amiri order issued appointing Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Salem Al-Sabah as Minister of Defense
04-02-2025
An Amiri order was published Tuesday amending the appointment of Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah as First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and appointing Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah as Minister of Defense.
The Prime Minister shall implement this decree, it shall be published in the official Gazette and be effective from the date of its issuance.
Kuwait Amir welcomes BlackRock chairman
03-02-2025
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in the presence of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, received visiting Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock Company Larry Fink and his accompanying delegation at Bayan Palace on Monday.
During the meeting, His Highness the Amir underlined the significance of promoting investment and economic opportunities and creating a competitive economic environment that bolsters strategic cooperation with foreign companies.
His Highness the Amir also stressed the importance of diversifying the productive and development base targeting knowledge transfer and localization, attracting capital to contribute to bolstering national economy, and developing the Kuwaiti human capital to create jobs for youth in order to push forward the country's development.
For his part, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock Company Larry Fink emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation with the State of Kuwait and supporting Kuwait's 2035 Vision goals.
Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Noora Al-Fassam and Director-General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) Sheikh Dr. Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah were present at the meeting.
Amiri decree appoints Dr. Al-Mailam as Director of Kuwait University
02-02-2025
An Amiri decree was issued on Sunday appointing Prof. Dr. Dina Musaed Youssef Al-Mailam as Director of Kuwait University with an excellent degree for a period of four years, renewable once.
Kuwait's Cabinet approved the appointment last Tuesday.
Al-Mailam was previously the Assistant Dean for Research and Laboratory Affairs at the University's College of Science.
Newly appointed Defense Min. takes constitutional oath before Kuwait Amir
04-02-2025
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in attendance of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received Tuesday His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who presented the newly-appointed Defense Minister.
The newly appointed Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah took the constitutional oath.
The ceremony was attended by several state officials.
Kuwait Amir receives Crown Prince, PM
03-02-2025
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at Bayan Palace on Monday.
His Highness the Amir also received His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah at Bayan Palace on Monday.
Kuwait Amir offers condolence over death of ex-German pres.
03-02-2025His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Monday sent a cable to German President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, offering sincere condolences over the death of former German President Horst Kohler.
Kuwait Amir patronizes, attends flag-hoisting ceremony
02-02-2025
A flag-hoisting ceremony was held at Bayan Palace on Sunday under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
The event was attended 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, President of the Supreme Judicial Council and Head of the Court of Cassation Adel Bouresli and senior state officials.
The motorcade of His Highness the Amir arrived at the venue, given a 21-gun salute and warm welcome by the personnel of the Army, Police and National Guard. His Highness the Amir then hoisted the flag and the National Anthem was played.