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Kuwait Amir congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on re-election
22-07-2024
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Monday a cable of congratulations to Ursula von der Leyen on being re-elected to a second five-year term as president of the European Commission.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished her success and long-lasting health, as well as praised the existing cooperation between Kuwait and the European Union in all fields.
Amiri decree naming new KPA board
21-07-2024
An Amiri decree has been issued appointing a new board of directors of Kuwait Ports Authority (KPA) for a three-year term of office.
The newly named board comprises Alya Aryan, Bashaer Al-Ghanim, Yousef Al-Eseri, Amer Al-Bader, director general of the General Administration of Customs, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Ports and Border Security and Assistant Director General of the General Directorate of Coast Guard.
Under the decree, each board member will be paid KD 5,000 per annum.
Kuwait Amir receives Crown Prince, PM, 1st Deputy PM
21-07-2024
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 Seif Palace Sunday.
His Highness the Amir also received His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, as well as First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah.
Kuwait Amir congratulates Colombia on Independence Day
20-07-2024
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Saturday a cable to the President of Colombia Gustavo Petro, congratulating him on his country's Independence Day.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir wished him everlasting health, and further progress and prosperity to the friendly country and people.
Kuwait Amir offers condolences to Vietnam over passing of late president
22-07-2024
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable of condolences on Monday to President of Vietnam To Lam, expressing sincere condolences over the passing of late president Nguyen Phu Trong.
In the cable, His Highness the Amir asked (His Almighty) Allah to grant his family and relatives patience and solace.
Kuwait Amir congratulates Belgium on nat'l day
21-07-2024
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent on Sunday a cable of congratulations to King Philippe of Belgium, on occasion of the country's national day.
His Highness the Amir wished the King good health and the people of Belgium all progress and prosperity.
Kuwait Amir receives Asian Cooperation Dialogue invitation from Qatari counterpart
21-07-2024
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received, Sunday, a letter from his counterpart, Qatar's Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, inviting him to participate in third summit of Asian Cooperation Dialogue titled sports diplomacy.
Qatari Ambassador to Kuwait Ali bin Abdullah Al-Mahmoud handed His Highness the Amir the invitation to the summit, slated to be held next October in Qatari capital of Doha.
Attending the meeting were a number of senior officials.
Kuwait Amir, PM receive letters from Pakistani PM
18-07-2024
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a letter from Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday.
His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah also received a similar letter from Sharif.
The letters were received by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, while receiving the outgoing Pakistani Ambassador to Kuwait Malik Farooq.