KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Wednesday attended and patronized the graduation ceremony of the 47th batch of Saad Al-Abdullah Academy for Security Sciences police cadets. HH the Amir was received by First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah and Ministry Undersecretary Lt Gen Salem Nawaf Al-Sabah.

Attending the graduation ceremony were HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Chief of the Supreme Judicial Council and the Court of Cassation Dr Adel Bouresli, top state officials as well as the graduates’ families. The graduation ceremony began with the national anthem and Quranic verses, followed by a speech from the Academy’s Director General Brig Ali Al-Wuhaib.

He spoke of the academy’s long history and its excellent educational and training curriculums with the highest levels of efficiency. He highlighted the developmental efforts through cooperation agreements and strategic partnerships, that promote the exchange of expertise and improve skillsets. Brig Al-Wuhaib spoke to graduates, telling them that while this is the end of a chapter, it’s also the start of a new chapter, one of responsibility, sacrifice, national values, military honor and team spirit, urging the graduates to be role models in justice, discipline and integrity.

He extended his congratulations to graduates’ parents, as they are partners in this achievement for their contributions. He addressed HH the Amir in appreciation for his patronage and attendance, vowing that the police force would exert all efforts for the safety and stability of the homeland. This was followed by the police cadets’ performance and oath-taking ceremony. HH the Amir gave out certificates to the top graduates before the conclusion of the ceremony. — KUNA