New Kuwaiti Government Is Sworn in before Emir

A photo provided by the Kuwaiti news agency KUNA, shows the members of the Kuwaiti government posing along with Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (C) for a group picture in Kuwait City, on May 15, 2024. (KUNA / AFP)
A photo provided by the Kuwaiti news agency KUNA, shows the members of the Kuwaiti government posing along with Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (C) for a group picture in Kuwait City, on May 15, 2024. (KUNA / AFP)
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New Kuwaiti Government Is Sworn in before Emir

A photo provided by the Kuwaiti news agency KUNA, shows the members of the Kuwaiti government posing along with Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (C) for a group picture in Kuwait City, on May 15, 2024. (KUNA / AFP)
A photo provided by the Kuwaiti news agency KUNA, shows the members of the Kuwaiti government posing along with Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (C) for a group picture in Kuwait City, on May 15, 2024. (KUNA / AFP)

The new Kuwaiti government, Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, took the oath of office on Wednesday before Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

Sheikh Meshal called upon the new government to pursue promised reforms while upholding the principles of justice, transparency, and openness.

Emphasizing that the nation is embarking on a new phase of dedicated and responsible work, he underlined the importance of unwavering dedication and safeguarding the freedoms and interests of the Kuwaiti people.

He urged accountability and for the government to set priorities, unify efforts, harness energies to achieve its goals.



King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah Receives First Group of Pilgrims from Britain

The pilgrims are welcomed upon their arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. (SPA)
The pilgrims are welcomed upon their arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. (SPA)
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King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah Receives First Group of Pilgrims from Britain

The pilgrims are welcomed upon their arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. (SPA)
The pilgrims are welcomed upon their arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. (SPA)

King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah received on Saturday the first flight of pilgrims arriving from Britain, carrying 142 passengers.

British Consul General Cecille El Beleidi and several officials from Jeddah Airports, government agencies, and operational entities at the airport welcomed the pilgrims, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

Jeddah Airports has announced its readiness to receive pilgrims for this year’s Hajj by implementing comprehensive operational plans and mobilizing all necessary resources to facilitate entry procedures.

The airport has boosted passenger check-in platforms with advanced technology and multilingual staff, working in coordination with security and operational authorities.