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Kuwait Amir visits Supreme Judiciary Council

16-03-2025 | 8:57

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.

Kuwait Amir visits Fire Force HQ

11-03-2025 | 9:46

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.

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Kuwait Amir receives Finance Min. , newly appointed KIA Managing Director

15-12-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Sunday at Bayan Palace, Minister of Finance and State Minister for Economic Affairs and Investment Noura Al-Fassam.
Minister Al-Fassam presented His Highness with Sheikh Saud Salem Abdulaziz Al-Sabah, on occasion of being appointed Managing Director of Kuwait Investment Authority.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Morocco for planned hosting of world cup in 2030

11-12-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Wednesday sent a cable of congratulations to the King of Morroco Mohammed VI on the winning of hosting the 2030 world cup alongside with Spain and Portugal.
Selecting the kingdom of Morocco to host this international sports event depicts its high-esteem status and the great confidence in its potentials and expertise for organizing such an international event. This achievement is a source of pride for Muslim nations, His Highness the Amir noted in his cable.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Burkina Faso on Republic Day

11-12-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has sent a cable to President of Burkina Captain Ibrahim Traore on the occasion of his country's Republic Day.
His Highness the Amir wished President Traore good health, the friendly people of Burkina Faso all progress and prosperity.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Ghana Pres.-Elect

11-12-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Wednesday a cable of congratulations to the President-Elect of Republic of Ghana John Dramani Mahama on the occasion of winning the presidential election.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished him good health and more progress and development for Ghana and its friendly people.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Kenya on Nat'l Day

12-12-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Thursday a cable to President of Kenya Dr. William Samoei Ruto, congratulating him on his country's National Day.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished President Ruto good health and wellness, and further progress and prosperity for Kenya and its friendly people.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Saudi Arabia for planned hosting of world cup in 2034

11-12-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Wednesday sent cables of congratulations to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud, on the kingdom's winning of hosting the 2034 world cup.
Selecting the kingdom to host this international sports event depicts its high-esteem status and the great confidence in ts potentials and expertise for organizing such an international event.
This achievement is a source of pride for the GCC states, Arab and Muslim nations, His Highness the Amir noted in his cables.

Kuwait Amir honors KFAS awards' winners for '22-'23

11-12-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Wednesday honored winners of the Jaber Al-Ahmad Prize for Young Researchers, Kuwait Prize and Al-Sumait Prize for African Development, for the years 2022-2023.
The winners were honored at the award distribution ceremony of Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), held at Bayan Palace's theater.
For the 2022 edition of Jaber Al-Ahmad Prize for Young Researchers, Dr. Mohammad Jamal won the award for Medical Sciences and Allied Health Sciences, while Dr. Dhari Al-Huwail was granted the award in field of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Claiming the Engineering Sciences award was Dr. Yousef Al-Asiri, while Dr. Abdullah Al-Shebli Social took the Sciences and Humanities award and Dr. Abdullah Jawad Sultan the Administration and Economics award.
As for the 2023 edition of the prize, Dr. Zaid Al-Marzouq won the award for Medical Sciences and Allied Health Sciences, Dr. Fatima Al-Rashed for Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Dr. Amar Bahman the Engineering Sciences award.
As for field of social sciences and humanities, both Dr. Amal Al-Saleh and Dr. Fahad Al-Zumae, were granted the award.
The award was established back in 1988 as an initiative by the late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to encourage and honor PhD holders.
Kuwait Prize, granted annually to promote research efforts and encourage Arab scientists, was granted to Saudi Arabia's Dr. Fouzan Al-Kuraya for the 2022 edition Basic Sciences field.
As for Moroccan Dr. Khalil bin Al-Haj Amin he was granted the award for Applied Sciences, while Lebanese Dr. Eli Tamer took the award in Economics and Social Sciences.
Moroccan Dr. Saeed Yaktine won the award for Art and literature, and for Emerging interdisciplinary sciences Tunisia's Dr. Mohammad Mattoussi.
The 2023 edition of the award featured Dr. Nashat Nassar of Palestine and Morocco's Mohammad Al-Dowdy for Basic Sciences.
Egypt's Dr. Mohammad Sultan, won the award for field of applied sciences, while Syrian Dr. Dina Al-Qatabi won the award for emerging sciences.
Al-Sumait Prize for African Development, in its 2022 edition was granted to both African Agricultural Technology Foundation, alongside Ugandan Scientist Catherine Nakalembe for their contributions to food security.
As for the 2023 edition, it was given out to CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education for their work in supporting education.
The Al-Sumait Prize for African Development is an initiative by the late Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in honor of the late Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sumait, who had dedicated his life towards humanitarian and charity work for health, education and food projects in African Nations.
The award aims to recognize the finest studies, scientific projects, applied research and innovative initiatives that have had a significant impact and lasting influence on advancing Africa's economic and social development.

Kuwait Amir patronizes, attends KFAS award ceremony

11-12-2024

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah patronized and attended the award distribution ceremony of Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) for 2022-2023 at Bayan Palace's theater on Wednesday.
His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, senior sheikhs, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, President of Kuwait's Supreme Judicial Council and head of the Court of Cassation judge Dr. Adel Bouresli and senior state officials attended the ceremony.
His Highness the Amir arrived at the venue and was warmly welcomed by KFAS Director-General Dr. Ameenah Farhan and KFAS board members.
The national anthem was played and some Quranic verses recited at the beginning of the event.
Addressing the ceremony, the KFAS Director-General said that the foundation has been in the habit of holding this award distribution ceremony for four decades now with the aim of honoring Kuwaiti and Arab scientists.
She underlined the KFAS' great goals of developing a pioneering and sustainable research system in order to serve the country's national development in all fields thanks to concerted efforts, farsightedness and shrewd leadership.
She added that the KFAS has taken upon itself to stimulate and spur innovation, based on its mission of supporting innovation programs, spreading various initiatives to enable Kuwait to address present and future challenges, turn research findings into applied knowledge and technologies and help experts and specialists develop marketable, expandable and developable innovations.
This, she maintained, would put the State of Kuwait, with its leadership, people and scientists, among pioneering countries in view of research and innovation.
In the age of speed and advancement, the foundation has been stepping up its efforts to bolster and cement its competitive edge by means of capitalizing on Kuwait's human capabilities and experts through boosting global competitiveness, creating a future mentality capable of keeping abreast of advancement, linking reality with the future, and preparing for the future.
She pointed out that the foundation has always worked on scientific, professional and research connection between different segments involving academic and research circles, state agencies, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, society in general, and global institutions.
She commended the foundation as a role model in view of knowledge and disseminating it, developing, supporting scientific research and promoting science, technology and innovation.
She concluded by thanking and appreciating His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for awarding the winners as proof of appreciation to science and scientists.
Finally, His Highness the Amir honored the award winners, while His Highness was given a present on the occasion.