ShareKUWAIT: Kuwait University held celebrations for the 64th anniversary of the National Day and the 34th anniversary of the Liberation Day of Kuwait on its campus on Wednesday, February 19th, to preserve the sense of belonging to our country. Dr Dina Al-Mailem, President of Kuwait University, kicked off the events with a speech highlighting the importance of celebrating national holidays. “This occasion is dear to our hearts, as it carries the meanings of pride and sense of belonging to this cherished country and embodies the cohesion of the Kuwaiti people as well as their sacrifices,” Dr Al-Mailem said.
”On this National Day, we celebrate our beloved homeland and proudly recall its ancient history and remarkable achievements while recognizing our role and responsibilities in building the future of this country and elevating its status. We emphasize the role of youth in the nation’s prosperity, as they are its heartbeat and main pillar. By equipping ourselves with science and knowledge, we achieve its renaissance, and through creativity and innovation, we outline the features of the future,” she added.
She stated that love for the homeland is reflected in sincere work and effective participation in development and preserving its resources: “Every effort we exert and every dream we strive to achieve is a brick in constructing a stronger and more beautiful homeland. So, let us be proud of this country and make its banner shine among the nations,” she added. Kuwait University was keen to organize this celebration to affirm its national role as a key partner in building a national society and a major contributor to preparing national cadres to lead the development movement in the country, as honor truly belongs to this nation and achieving its aspirations.
“We are proud of the patronage of the wise leadership of HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah for their continuous support of Kuwait University, enabling it to be a stimulating educational environment for creativity,” she said, believing that the strength of the country lies in its scientific progress and investment in its youth. A speech was also delivered by Mariam Al-Refaei, a graduate of the College of Engineering and Petroleum at Kuwait University, who ranked second among the top ten civil engineering students in the world according to the American Society of Civil Engineers, making her the first Kuwaiti and Gulf national to achieve this distinction. She expressed her gratitude to Kuwait for the opportunities that facilitated her reaching this level.
Dr Hussain Al-Ansari, a professor at the College of Social Sciences and former director of Kuwait University, also gave a speech and recited some of his poetry in honor of Kuwait. The celebrations also featured musical performances, including the famous Arabic sword dance, the Ardha, an oud performance of national songs, and numerous booths organized by various departments at Kuwait University.
