KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received at Bayan Palace on Monday Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei, who presented to him the public high school results for the academic year 2024/2025. The minister also introduced to HH the Amir the new curricula, which bring into effect a new educational philosophy relying on knowledge, skills and principles. HH the Amir praised the efforts of those who developed the curricula with the purpose of building a better future and bolstering the educational system in the country. HH the Amir also wished the students success in their future endeavors.

HH the Amir also received at Bayan Palace on Monday visiting Deputy Chair of the British King’s Foundation Michael Jary and Executive Director for Education Dr Simon Sadinsky. Present at the meeting were Director General of the Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Sciences Dr Ameenah Rajab Farhan and Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. — KUNA

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousuf Al-Sabah inaugurated on Monday a fleet of unmanned surface vessels as part of efforts to boost the state’s defense capabilities. The addition of these unmanned vessels are a major step forward towards bolstering Kuwait’s naval system through the use of modern and cutting-edge technology, the minister said in a statement. The move also reinforces Kuwait’s plans to turn to smart solutions in a bid to protect territorial waters, subsequently keeping national security and stability intact, added the minister, praising the coastguard’s efforts in bringing such an innovative project to fruition.

On the intricacies of these vessels, Kuwaiti coast guard chief Brigadier General Sheikh Mubarak Ali Al-Sabah espoused the merits of these unmanned surface vessels, mainly their ability to fully operate with longevity and efficiency without a human crew, the official explained. He went on to list some major tasks these vessels can be used for, including surveillance operations, tracking and intercepting suspicious maritime targets, in addition to supporting search and rescue efforts, the statement underlined. – KUNA

KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah on Monday inaugurated the unmanned surface vessels (USVs) that newly added to the Kuwait Coast Guard fleet at the General Directorate of the Coast Guard. The ceremony was attended by Major General Ali Mesfer Al-Adwani, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior and Major General Mujbil Fahad bin Shawq, Assistant Undersecretary for the Border Security Sector, as part of a comprehensive plan to enhance maritime security through advanced technology.

Brigadier General Sheikh Mubarak Ali Al-Sabah, Director General of the Coast Guard, provided a detailed briefing on the USVs’ advanced operational capabilities, noting their ability to operate autonomously for several days without direct human intervention. He highlighted their key missions, including surveillance, continuous monitoring, interception of suspicious maritime targets, support for search and rescue operations, environmental pollution monitoring, protection of natural resources, and overall enforcement of maritime security within Kuwait’s territorial waters.

The First Deputy Prime Minister also inspected the state-of-the-art maritime monitoring system currently being implemented, which covers Kuwait’s entire maritime domain. This integrated system combines coastal radars, sensors, high-resolution cameras, and unmanned surface vessels under a unified command and control framework powered by artificial intelligence.

In addition, Sheikh Fahad toured the maritime operations center and the control center responsible for operating the USVs. He reviewed their operational mechanisms, monitoring systems, and the electronic network linking maritime units with command centers. Sheikh Fahad praised the General Directorate of the Coast Guard for successfully executing this landmark project, affirming that the deployment of unmanned surface vessels marks a significant advancement in Kuwait’s maritime security capabilities through modern technology.

He emphasized that this initiative underscores the Ministry of Interior’s dedication to operational readiness and the adoption of innovative solutions to safeguard Kuwait’s coasts and territorial waters, thereby supporting national security, stability, and protecting the country’s vital interests. — KUNA