KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah attended on Saturday the graduation ceremony of the 32nd batch of specialized police officers from the Police College. A total of 212 officers graduated during the ceremony, which was held at the Retired Major General Abdul Latif Al-Thuwaini Theater. The event was attended by Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Major General Ali Al-Adwani, senior security officials and family members of the graduates.

In his address, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef congratulated the graduates on joining the ranks of the Ministry of Interior, commending their commitment, discipline, and readiness to serve the nation. He expressed confidence in their ability to carry out their duties with professionalism and dedication, highlighting the importance of their academic and practical training in enhancing the country’s security capabilities. Sheikh Fahad stressed that the Ministry of Interior, in line with the directives of the wise political leadership, places strong emphasis on building human capital and enhancing the skills of national cadres. “Security cannot be achieved without qualified national arms capable of keeping pace with the ever-evolving security challenges,” he said.

First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister witnesses the graduation of Saad Al-Abdullah Academy officers. — KUNA

First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister witnesses the graduation of Saad Al-Abdullah Academy officers. — KUNA

First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister witnesses the graduation of Saad Al-Abdullah Academy officers. — KUNA

The minister extended his congratulations to the graduates and their families, wishing them success in their careers and praying for the continued blessings of security and stability under the leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.

The ceremony began with the national anthem and a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. Director General of Saad Al-Abdullah Academy for Security Sciences Brigadier General Ali Al-Wuhaib delivered a speech addressing the graduates and their families. This was followed by the reading of the ministerial decree, the administration of the oath, and the presentation of certificates to distinguished graduates. In a statement, the Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to supporting and developing security personnel as part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at modernization and keeping pace with evolving security needs, in accordance with the directives of the country’s leadership. — KUNA

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Ministry of Information, the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET), and the Kuwait Journalists Association (KJA) have agreed to launch a new diploma in Digital Media at PAAET, the Information Ministry said on Sunday.

The move is part of a broader initiative to equip Kuwaiti youth with skills in emerging digital media fields such as visual and interactive content, social media platforms, and tourism-focused media, the ministry said in a statement.

Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi met with PAAET Director General Dr. Hassan Al-Fajjam and KJA Chairman Adnan Al-Rashed to advance the initiative.

The diploma aims to develop a new generation of content creators who can produce high-quality, culturally relevant material, support Kuwait’s tourism ambitions, and strengthen the local media landscape. The program is also expected to encourage youth entrepreneurship, the ministry added.

The initiative aligns with Kuwait’s long-term vision of fostering a knowledge-based, creative economy under the “New Kuwait” development plan, it said.

Also present at the meeting were KJA Treasurer Dhahiran Aba Al-Khail and PAAET Deputy Director General for Applied Education and Research Dr. Mohammad Al-Hayyan.—KUNA

KUWAIT: Deputy Foreign Minister Ambassador Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received on Sunday the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Ambassador Dr Mohammad Al-Hassan. According to a statement from the Foreign Ministry, the meeting focused on exploring ways to support the UN mission in fulfilling its responsibilities towards the State of Kuwait, in line with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions. — KUNA