2 Local Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Amir attends ’s flag-hoisting ceremony

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al- Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah attend the ceremony.

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al- state officials attended the event. His Highness the Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah attended a flag-raising Amir was given a 21-bullet salute and was warmly ceremony at Bayan Palace yesterday. His Highness welcomed by Army, Police and National Guard per- the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber sonnel. Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad then hoisted the Al-Sabah, National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al- flag and the National Anthem was played. Major His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Ghanem, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Humoud Al-Shemari then recited a poem Sabah waves during the ceremony. Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and senior marking the occasion. —KUNA

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh (From left) Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Sabah, Oil Minister Khaled Al-Fadhel, Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah attend a flag-hoisting Justice Minister Fahad Al-Afasi, Audit Bureau chief Faisal Al-Shaya and Interior Minister ceremony at Bayan Palace yesterday. — Amiri Diwan photos Major Fahad Humoud Al-Shemari recites a poem during the ceremony. Anas Al-Saleh.

(From left) National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanem, Deputy Chief of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives the Kuwait National Guard Sheikh Meshaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Kuwaiti flag. Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. and National Guard officers salute the political leadership.

(From left) Services Minister Mubarak Al-Harees, Social Affairs Minister Ghadeer Aseeri, Education Minister Saud Al-Harbi, Public Works Minister Rana Al-Fares and Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Sabah. Senior state officials seen in attendance.

Kuwaiti flag flutters aloft to kick off national celebrations

KUWAIT: A festive atmosphere pervaded Kuwait’s six governorates yesterday as a nationwide flag-hoisting ceremony was held to usher in national celebrations and mark the 14th anniversary of the ascension of His Highness the Amir. Leading the festivities in their respec- tive administrative divisions as Kuwait celebrates its 59th Independence Day and 29th Liberation Day, the coun- try’s six governors conveyed their heartiest congratula- tions to the Kuwaiti leadership and people over the joy- ous occasion. “The security and stability of Kuwait is plenty to be grateful for,” said Capital Governor Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled Al-Sabah, wishing the nation continued prosperity and development. Extending his well wishes to the Kuwaiti people, Hawally Governor retired Lieutenant General Sheikh Al-Ahmadi Governor Sheikh Fawaz Al-Sabah delivers a speech during a Ahmad Al-Nawaf Al-Sabah recalled Kuwait’s eventful flag-hoisting ceremony yesterday. history, saying such events are an opportunity for Kuwaitis to demonstrate their “patriotic fervor.” The Governor of Mubarak Al-Kabeer Mahmoud Bushehri congratulated the Kuwaiti leadership and people on the joyous occasion, saying he is immensely proud of his fel- low compatriots’ achievements across various fields. Speaking on the national celebrations, Al-Jahra Governor Nasser Al-Hajraf emphasized that His Highness the Amir’s wisdom and shrewdness have garnered him the adulation of the international community. “Our hearts are filled with joy as we celebrate these joyous events,” said Al-Ahmadi Governor Sheikh Fawaz Al-Sabah, who added that the sacrifices the Kuwaiti people made in the name of their country would forever stand the test of time. Al- KUWAIT: Hawally Governor retired Lieutenant Farwaniya Governor Sheikh Meshaal Al-Sabah said the General Sheikh Ahmad Al-Nawaf Al-Sabah hoists national flag represents an “emblem” of unity that repre- Kuwait’s flag during a ceremony yesterday. Children wave Kuwaiti flags during a ceremony organized by the Kuwait’s flag is hoisted during a ceremony organ- sents the sheer patriotism Kuwaitis exude. — KUNA — Photos by Fouad Al-Shaikh Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate yesterday. ized by Al- yesterday.