KUWAIT CITY, March 18,: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, accompanied by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al- Hamad Al-Sabah and Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah as well as other senior state officials, paid a visit to Kuwait Sport Club for Deaf (KSCD) on Monday evening. Upon his arrival, he was warmly welcomed by Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Sport Bashar Abdullah Al-Salem and KSCD Board Chairman Anwar Manif Al-Harbi. Greeting the audience in a speech, His Highness the Amir said, “With you we meet again. Together with my brother His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al- Sabah, the Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yousuf Saud Al-Sabah and my brother companions, we have the pleasure of congratulating you on the holy month of Ramadan.”

“We pray for Allah, the Almighty, to repeat this holy month several times and grant you, the dear homeland and the Arab and Muslim nation abundance of blessings and boons,” he said. His Highness the Amir praised the KSCD leaders for their dedication in providing the necessary care for “the people with strong will and endurance.” He reaffirmed the state’s support for the club, appreciating the achievements recently made by its members in regional sports events, citing as an example the bowling player who was able to reach the quarterfinal of the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games in Malaysia last December. He stated support to the Club’s bid to host an international shooting championship and a regional Arabian Gulf chess championship. His Highness the Amir instructed the competent state authorities to give more care for the deaf in the health, education, sports, training and social areas, and introduce the latest technological devices such as smart glasses. He wished the members of the Club success in all international sports events to raise Kuwait’s national flag high.

KSCD Chairman Anwar Al-Harbi delivered a speech to extol His Highness the Amir for his visit and care for the Club. His Highness the Amir received a souvenir as a token of appreciation, and then signed his name at the Club’s register of honor. The President of Kuwait Sport Club for Deaf (KSCD) Anwar Al-Harbi hailed on Monday the visit to the club by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah accompanied by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Sabah, and Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Al-Sabah.

In his speech on the occasion, Al- Harbi said “on behalf of my esteemed brothers, members of the club’s Board of Directors, and all members, both male and female, I am pleased to extend my warmest congratulations and blessings to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber and his accompanying delegation on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.” “We ask Allah Almighty to have many returns of this blissed occasion, on the generous Kuwaiti people, and our Arab and Islamic nation with goodness, blessings, and prosperity,” Al-Harbi said.

“This visit, which we eagerly and lovingly await during this blessed month, is a great honor and a testament to Your Highness’s keenness to check on your children and address their needs, which motivates us to elevate the level of deaf sports locally and internationally,” Al-Harbi added. “In previous speeches, you emphasized the importance of investing in human resources to prepare young people capable of competing and achieving success in international forums. They are the true and enduring wealth of Kuwait. In fulfillment of Your Highness’s vision, the club has participated in many international championships, achieving advanced positions. We are honored to raise Kuwait’s flag high in international forums, and we wish Your Highness continued health and wellness,” Al-Harbi added.

Also on Monday evening, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, accompanied by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al- Sabah and Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah, visited Nabat Poets’ Diwaniya. Upon arrival, His Highness the Amir was warmly welcomed by Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah and secretary of Nabat Poets’ Diwaniya’s Nassar Al-Khamsan. In his speech, His Highness the Amir said: “From the minaret of poetry, we meet again with you. Together with my brother His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al- Sabah, the Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah and my brother companions. We all congratulate you on the holy month of Ramadan.”

“We pray to Allah, the Almighty, to repeat this holy month several times and grant you, the dear homeland and the Arab and Muslim nation abundance of blessings and boons,” he said. “We proudly remind you of the founder of this Diwaniya, the late Amir Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who realized the outstanding position of this poetry in making history and heritage,” His Highness the Amir noted. His Highness the Amir referred to the directives of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, who attended the inauguration ceremony of the Diwaniya and loved Kuwait so much. His Highness the Amir expressed pride that Kuwait has a Nabat Poets’ Diwaniya, a symbol of history and heritage, and a bridge linking last with present, that aims to maintain Nabat poetry heritage.

His Highness the Amir appreciated the efforts of Diwaniya’s officials to back poets to achieve national spirit and allegiance to the dear homeland and the leadership. His Highness the Amir urged poets to preserve fathers and grandfathers’ identity, and benefit from senior poets. On naming Kuwait as the capital of Arab culture for 2025, His Highness the Amir also instructed intensifying holding several symposiums and meetings in the country to be a chance to help poets learn and share expertise.

Meanwhile, Al-Khamsan delivered a speech in which he warmly welcomed His Highness the Amir and expressed pride for this visit, which showed His Highness the Amir’s much attention to heritage, culture and communication with society. He stressed that Diwaniya’s message will continue, noting that it is inspired by His Highness the Amir’s directives, which confirm the key role of culture and poetry in boosting national identity.

(KUNA)