KUWAIT CITY, March 1, (Agencies): First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Al-Sabah praised on Monday the effort by the Coast Guard General Directorate chiefs in performing their duties efficiently. This came in a statement by the Ministry of Interior following a visit by Sheikh Fahad Al-Yusuf to the Coast Guard to see its mobile command unit and to enhance readiness and security systems. He praised the technically developed capabilities of the Coast Guard, which will enhance their personnel to carry out tasks effectively, especially during maritime emergencies, and directed continued development and readiness to protect territorial waters. Meanwhile, some 6,800 security forces deployed across major streets and roads nationwide on Tuesday are setting a precedent for noble behavior as Kuwaitis mark national celebrations amid a palpable sense of glee. Fireworks lit up Kuwait from north to south, celebrating the National and Liberation days.

Citizens and residents joined the celebrations in huge numbers. While their presence goes beyond applying the rule of law, the sheer acts of generosity they have exhibited towards their compatriots, including looking out after the elderly and those with disabilities, typify the principle of human altruism. In another development, the Kuwaiti Army Air Force and the Interior Ministry’s helicopter unit held an aerial show at Kuwait Towers on Tuesday as part of the Kuwaiti Security Military Exhibition, celebrating the 64th National Day and 34th Liberation Day. Fighter jets, including Typhoon and F-18 Hornet, along with the Interior ministry’s helicopters performed rapid low-altitude maneuvers, captivating the crowd, adding that the display highlighted Kuwait’s air force vigilance, while helicopters carrying national flags add to the patriotic celebrations. Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Lieutenant General Sheikh Salem Al-Nawaf, accompanied by the Assistant Undersecretary for Traffic and Operations Affairs, Major General Yousef Al-Khudda, inspected several security points last week including the security point at Al-Khairan Mall, reports Al-Seyassah daily.

Assistant Undersecretary for Public Security Affairs Major General Hamad Al-Munifireceived Lieutenant General Sheikh Salem Al- Nawaf, who was briefed on the security distribution inside Al-Khairan Mall, the mechanism for the deployment of the security forces, and their role in handling emergencies. Lieutenant General Sheikh Salem Al-Nawaf also inspected the security point at Mubarakiya Market, where he was informed about the procedures followed by security personnel in dealing with the public, and the deployment of these personnel according to the plan to secure the national celebrations for ensuring safety and security for all. Lieutenant General Sheikh Salem Al-Nawaf concluded his tour with a visit to the Kuwait Security exhibition, where the Ministry of Interior, along with other military institutions, had participated in various sectors.