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Arab Times
4 days ago
- General
- Arab Times
National Guard releases detainees on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha
KUWAIT CITY, June 4: The National Guard has announced the release of servicemen currently serving disciplinary sentences in honor of the upcoming Eid Al-Adha holiday. The decision was issued by Undersecretary of the National Guard, Lieutenant General Hashem Al-Rifai, in line with directives from the Chief of the National Guard, Sheikh Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and Deputy Chief Sheikh Faisal Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. In a statement released Wednesday, the National Guard explained that the move aims to allow the released individuals to spend the festive occasion with their families.
Kuwait Times
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait, Saudi explore ways to strengthen cooperation
KUWAIT: Undersecretary of the National Guard (NG) Lt Gen Hashem Al-Rifai held talks with the Saudi Military Attaché to Kuwait, Brig Gen Farhan Al-Shathri, to explore ways of strengthening cooperation between the National Guard and military institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the National Guard said Lt Gen Al-Rifai received Brig Gen Al-Shathri and conveyed the greetings of the National Guard leadership, represented by Chief of the National Guard Sheikh Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Deputy Chief Sheikh Faisal Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. The meeting underscored the deep-rooted and historic ties between the two brotherly nations and reviewed key topics of mutual concern. Discussions focused on enhancing joint coordination and cooperation in areas of shared interest between the National Guard and Saudi military bodies. — KUNA
Arab News
04-02-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Kuwaiti National Guard conducts military exercises with UAE counterparts
LONDON: The Kuwaiti National Guard is conducting a joint military exercise this week with the UAE National Guard to enhance cooperation and share expertise in military operations. Lt. Gen. Eng. Hashem Al-Rifai, undersecretary of the Kuwaiti National Guard, received on Tuesday Maj. Gen. Saleh Al-Ameri, commander of the UAE National Guard, and his forces, the Kuwait Press Agency reported. The military exercises, also known as CPX — Shield, are being conducted at the Kuwaiti National Guard's Command Center, at Sheikh Salem Ali Camp. This is the 20th edition of the exercises, called Nasr 20, which Kuwait carries out regularly and which involves other security branches in the country as well as forces from neighboring and allied countries. Al-Rifai conveyed to the Emirati forces the greetings of the National Guard's leadership, Sheikh Mubarak Humoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and his deputy Sheikh Faisal Al-Nawaf Al-Sabah.
