KUWAIT: Kuwait is vying to claim a place in the Guinness Book of World Records through the world's longest national flag, which comes within the framework of Kuwait's national celebrations. In this regard, Mubarak Al-Kabeer Educational Directorate of the Ministry of Education is preparing to enter the Guinness Book of World Records by organizing a celebration of carrying the longest national flag with a length of 2,019 meters, with participation of more than 4,000 students and teachers on Sunday February 10.

The ceremony will be held under the auspices of Minister of Education and Minister of Higher Education Dr Hamid Al-Azmi, with the participation of Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior, Civil Defense and international arbitrators. As part of preparations for this national occasion, Chairman of Mubarak Al-Kabeer Educational Directorate Mansour Al-Dehani has formed a number of committees to work on arranging and preparing for the ceremony, which will witness the attendance of parents of students and many citizens and residents. This celebration coincides with Kuwait's 58th Independence Day, 28th Liberation Day and the 13th anniversary of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah's assumption of power. - KUNA