KUWAIT: In the presence of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, a flag-raising ceremony was held at Bayan Palace this morning. The ceremony was attended by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council and President of the Court of Cassation Counselor Dr Adel Majed Bouresli, and senior state officials.

His Highness the Amir’s motorcade arrived at the venue of the ceremony, where artillery fired (21) shots in welcome of His Highness. He was then warmly received by members of the army, police, and National Guard. Then, His Highness the Amir raised the state flag, and the national anthem was played.

Marking the celebration of Kuwait’s 64th National Day and 34th Liberation Day, the country’s governorates held flag-hoisting ceremonies on Sunday. The governors from all the governorates congratulated His Highness the Amir, His Highness the Crown Prince, His Highness the Prime Minister, and all nationals and residents on this occasion. Governor of Al-Ahmadi Sheikh Humoud Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah recalled the efforts of the ancestors and the sacrifices of the martyrs in building a homeland and preserving it.

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah patronizes, attends flag-hoisting ceremony at Bayan Palace on Sunday. The event was attended by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad AlSabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, President of the Supreme Judicial Council and Head of the Court of Cassation Adel Bouresli and senior state officials.

He called the celebrations an important marker of the beginning of the development of the modern state, an emblem of national unity and renewal of loyalty to the country. Hawally Governor Ali Al-Asfar, on his part, voiced his pride in this significant occasion, evoking the inspiring stories of its history and its prosperity. Governor Sheikh Abdullah Salem Al-Sabah of Al-Asimah Governorate said that the national celebrations ignite a sense of loyalty and enforce fidelity to the homeland.

Governor Al-Sabah highlighted hard work and devotion as the main factors behind the building of the state and its development. Farwaniya Governor, Athbi Nasser Al-Sabah, underlined the national celebrations as an enforcement of the sense of unity. Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governor, Sheikh Sabah Bader Al-Sabah, stated that this is a reflection of Kuwait’s long history, the unity of its people, and their sacrifices. — KUNA