KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah on Wednesday honored Corporal Khaled Musaed Al-Dhafiri of the General Department of Land Ports Security at Salmi Border Crossing, in recognition of his vigilance, dedication and exemplary security efforts. The ceremony was held in the presence of Salmi Border Crossing Administration Director Brigadier Ali Al-Tammar.

According to a ministry press statement, Al-Dhafiri successfully thwarted an attempt by an individual to enter Kuwait illegally using an entry printout belonging to another person in an effort to mislead security personnel. Subsequent security checks revealed that the individual was wanted in multiple cases over several years.

The ministry underscored that this achievement reflects the alertness and professionalism of Land Ports Security personnel, highlighting their critical role in safeguarding the nation’s borders and preventing illegal crossings. It praised the officer’s sense of responsibility and the high level of diligence exhibited by security staff in carrying out their duties. — KUNA

KUWAIT: Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah and Head of His Highness the Crown Prince’s Diwan Sheikh Thamer Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Wednesday received Chairman of the Kuwait Blind Association Fayez Lafi Al-Azmi and members of the board at Bayan Palace. The delegation offered congratulations on their appointments to their new posts. Sheikh Hamad reaffirmed the leadership’s commitment to supporting the blind community, removing obstacles they face and mobilizing resources to ensure their empowerment and full integration into society, in line with the state’s vision for the rights and care of persons with disabilities.

KUWAIT: Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah and Head of the Diwan of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Thamer Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah receive the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors of the Association for the Blind.- KUNA photos

He also congratulated the association on assuming the presidency of the Asian Blind Union and securing membership in the Council of the World Blind Union. He expressed pride in the accomplishment, which he said enhances Kuwait’s standing in regional and international forums. The officials commended the association’s longstanding role in serving its members and providing them with support and opportunities that enable active societal participation. They stressed the importance of continued cooperation in support of this respected segment of society and wished the board success in its mission. — KUNA

KUWAIT: Representative of His Highness the Prime Minister, Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi highlighted the political leadership’s commitment to promoting cultural dialogue and strengthening communication among peoples during the opening of the exhibition “Divergence and Convergence: Chinese Art in Kuwait” on Wednesday. The event, organized by Dar Al-Athar Al-Islamiyyah under the patronage of His Highness the Prime Minister, is part of the Kuwait Capital of Arab Culture and Media 2025 program.

Al-Mutairi said the exhibition represents a significant milestone in cultural cooperation between Kuwait and the People’s Republic of China, reflecting strong bilateral relations founded on mutual respect and a shared desire to expand partnership across various fields. He praised the General Supervisor of Dar Al-Athar Al-Islamiyyah, Sheikha Hessa Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, for her dedication and pioneering initiatives in promoting Kuwait’s cultural presence internationally and highlighting the aesthetic values of human heritage.

“Thanks are extended to all who contributed to the success of this major cultural and artistic event,” Al-Mutairi said, recalling with pride the official visit of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to China in 2023, which laid the groundwork for a new phase of comprehensive strategic cooperation and enhanced cultural, economic, scientific and humanitarian exchanges between the two countries. Sheikha Hessa Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah said the exhibition embodies the vision of her late husband, Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who believed that art serves as a universal language of dialogue and a bridge for human understanding through shared creativity.

She noted that the exhibition’s title reflects the mission of Dar Al-Athar Al-Islamiyyah and the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, demonstrating that geographical distance can be bridged through creativity while highlighting the cultural and economic ties between Kuwait and China. The exhibition, which will run until the end of 2026, is among the most prominent cultural events in Kuwait and showcases the historical depth of relations between Kuwait and China, promoting East-West cultural interaction through the universal language of art.

Acting Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy Liu Xiang described the exhibition as a testament to the enduring friendship between Kuwait and China, praising the Kuwaiti leadership for fostering cultural exchange in recent years. Acting Assistant Secretary-General for the Islamic Antiquities Sector at the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, Sheikha Dr Al-Anoud Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah, emphasized that the event is more than an art exhibition — it is a cultural bridge linking East and West and reflecting the depth of human and cultural exchange between the two nations.

She noted that tangible achievements have been made since last year’s conference, “The Distant Distances and the Convergence of Relations… The Silk Road, a Link Between Two Worlds,” which paved the way for the current exhibition. The event features participation from specialized Chinese researchers in collaboration with experts from the House of Islamic Antiquities and the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters. — KUNA