Al-Diwan Al-Amiri News

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of condolences to the King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim bin Iskandar, on the demise of former prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
His Highness the Amir prayed to Allah Almighty to bestow mercy upon the deceased.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah held on Tuesday at Bayan Palace a luncheon in the honor of visiting Egyptian President Abdulfattah Al-Sisi and the accompanying delegation.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and President of Egypt Abdulfattah Al-Sisi chaired on Tuesday the official rounds of talks between the two countries.
This came in the presence of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, and senior state officials from both countries.
In a statement, Minister of the Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah said that the talks focused on the strong ties linking the two countries and ways to develop them in various fields.
Issues of mutual interest, Arab cooperation and unity, in addition to the latest regional and international developments were discussed by the two sides, said the minister, adding that the dire situation in the Gaza Strip and efforts to bring upon a ceasefire and enabling the entry of humanitarian aid were also focused upon.
He stressed that supporting the Palestinian dream of establishing an independent state as well as efforts of reconstruction Gaza was also on the table of discussions.
The meeting was highlighted by a positive atmosphere, which reflected the strong relations between the two countries, he affirmed.

Egyptian President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi arrived in Kuwait Monday on a state visit.
His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, along with His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, received the Egyptian President and his accompanying delegation at the Amiri Airport. Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Deputy Premier and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Shireedah Al-Mousherji and Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya were also among the audience. Minister of Defense and Acting Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah is heading the Mission of Honor accompanying the distinguished guest.
Upon arrival, the national anthems of both countries were played. His Highness the Amir greeted the Egyptian delegation before artillery fired a 21-gun salute for President Al-Sisi.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah signed a decree on Monday assigning the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Board of Commissioners for a period of four years.
The board, whose mandate can be renewed once, included: 1 - Chairman Emad Tifoni.
2 - Vice Chairman Rayyan Al-Zaid.
And members: 3 - Tareq Shihab.
4 - Hessa Al-Roumi 5 - Thamer Al-Nisf The decree ordered Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Askar to execute the decree upon publication in the official gazette.