Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and in the presence of the Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, the graduation ceremony of the 24th batch of university officer cadets was held Thursday at Ali Al-Sabah Military College.
The graduates took the official oath, marking the start of their military service to the nation, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported.
The Minister of Defense Sheikh Abdullah congratulated the graduates on earning the precious trust of His Highness the Amir, expressing pride in the Amir’s patronage and commending the high scientific and practical standards achieved by the cadets, which qualify them to join the ranks of the Kuwaiti Army.
He urged the graduates to translate their academic knowledge and field training into practical excellence within their military units, to embody discipline, integrity and responsibility, and to dedicate their efforts to serving the homeland, defending it, and safeguarding its security and stability - particularly in light of the current circumstances requiring constant vigilance and readiness.
Sheikh Abdullah extended sincere thanks to the leadership and staff of Ali Al-Sabah Military College for their tireless efforts in preparing and qualifying this distinguished group of officers. He prayed for the continued blessings of security and safety over Kuwait under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir and His Highness the Crown Prince.
The ceremony was attended by Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Khaled Daraj Al-Shuraiaan; Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Meshaal Mubarak Al-Sabah; Deputy Chief of the General Staff Major General (Pilot) Sabah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah; Commandant of Ali Al-Sabah Military College Brigadier General Abdullah Ahmed Al-Turkait and a number of senior army officers.
For his part, the Chief of Kuwait’s National Guard Sheikh Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah inspected Friday a site targeted Thursday by hostile drones to review response measures. In a statement, the National Guard said Sheikh Mubarak stressed enhancing readiness and vigilance across all locations, praising personnel efficiency and swift response to developments.
He directed rapid rehabilitation of the affected site and restoration of operational readiness to ensure continuity and protection of vital facilities, praying for Kuwait’s safety under its wise leadership.
