Kuwait Amir attends flag-hoisting event

KUNA

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

A festive atmosphere pervaded Kuwait's six governorates on Tuesday as a nationwide flag-hoisting ceremony was held to usher in national celebrations and mark the 14th anniversary of the ascendency of His Highness the Amir.

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah attended a flag-raising ceremony at Bayan Palace on Tuesday.

His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and senior state officials attended the event.

His Highness the Amir was given a 21-bullet salute and warmly welcomed by Army, Police and National Guard personnel. Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad then hoisted the flag and the National Anthem was played.

Major Fahad Humoud Al-Shemari then recited a poem marking the occasion.

His Highness the Amir received His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah at Bayan Palace.

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