Al-Diwan Al-Amiri News

French President Macron arrives in Kuwait on official visit

19-10-2026 | 10:24

French President Emmanuel Macron and his accompanying official delegation arrived in Kuwait this morning on an official visit.
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah were at the forefront, welcoming the president and the delegation at the airport.
Also receiving the French president were His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, National Guard Chief Sheikh Mubarak Al-Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah, Amiri Diwan Minister Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and senior state officials.
An official reception ceremony was held for President Macron at the Amiri Airport to mark his visit. The national anthems of both countries were played, followed by the French president greeting senior Kuwaiti government officials and His Highness the Amir greeting members of the accompanying delegation.
The French delegation includes Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Catherine Vautrin, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, Minister Delegate to the Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans Alice Rufo, and Minister Delegate for Industry Sebastien Martin, along with several senior French officials.

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Kuwait Amir receives Crown Prince, PM, 1st Deputy PM

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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 Sunday morning.
The Amir also received His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Saudi King on Founding Day

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His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent Saturday cables to King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia, and Crown Prince and Premier Mohammad bin Salman Al-Saud, congratulating them on the occasion of the Kingdom's Founding Day.
In the cables, His Highness the Amir commended the Kingdom's prominent civilizational and developmental achievements covering various domains and fields.
His Highness the Amir also voiced pride in the firm and close fraternal relations between both countries, looking forward to promoting and developing horizons of existing cooperation on all levels.
His Highness the Amir also wished King Salman lasting health and wellness and further progress and prosperity for the Kingdom.

Kuwait Amir receives Ramadan greetings from well-wishers

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His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, as well as members of the ruling family received greetings from citizens and expatriates on the holy month of Ramadan.
The event, hosted at Al-Sabah Diwan, Bayan Palace, on Wednesday evening, materialized the traditional bonds of amity and fraternity characterizing the Kuwaiti society, read an Amiri Diwan statement.

Kuwait Amir exchanges congratulatory cables on Ramadan with Arab, Muslim leaders

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His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Tuesday exchanged congratulatory cables with Arab and Muslim countries' leaders on the holy month of Ramadan.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Saint Lucia on Independence Day

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His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of congratulations on Sunday, to Governor-General of Saint Lucia Cyril Errol Charles on his country's Independence Day.
His Highness conveyed his sincere congratulations on the occasion, wishing him lasting good health and well-being, Saint Lucia and its people continued progress and prosperity.

Kuwait Amir receives Ramadan greeters

19-02-2026

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, as well as members of the ruling family received greetings from citizens and expatriates on the holy month of Ramadan.
The event, hosted at Al-Sabah Diwan in Bayan Palace for the second consecutive day on Thursday evening, materialized the traditional bonds of amity and fraternity characterizing the Kuwaiti society, read an Amiri Diwan statement.
Bulk of the greeters were from the judicial and diplomatic corps, as well as top brass.

Kuwait Amir congratulates Gambia on Independence Day

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His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Wednesday a cable of congratulations to the Gambian President Adama Barrow, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished the President of Gambia lasting health and wellness, and further progress and prosperity for his country and people.

Kuwait Amir receives congratulatory messages from Sheikhs on occasion of Ramadan

17-02-2026

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received congratulatory messages from His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.
The Amir also received messages from Chief of the National Guard Sheikh Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, and His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
In their messages, they expressed their sincere congratulations to His Highness on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, praying for a blessed month filled with goodness and prosperity, and wishing His Highness long-lasting health as the leader of the path of progress in Kuwait.
His Highness the Amir sent messages of thanks in response, expressing his sincere appreciation for the kind sentiments and sincere prayers, praying to Allah to protect Kuwait and perpetuate security, safety and prosperity for it, and to grant the people of Kuwait long-lasting health and success in serving it.