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BLESSED 2024 TO GUYANA: Wish for PPP, APNU and AFC LEADERS to put aside their POLITICAL RIVALRIES & DIFFERENCES and WORK TOGETHER Cooperatively and Coordinately, for a BETTER Guyana for ALL with OIL Blessings.
KUWAIT and 17th His Highness the EMIR
Kuwait is a sovereign state in Western Asia located at the head of the Persian Gulf. The geographical region of Kuwait has been occupied by humans since antiquity, particularly due to its strategic location at the head of the Persian Gulf.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Kuwait was a prosperous maritime port city and the most important trade port in the northern Gulf region. In the modern era, Kuwait is best known for the Persian Gulf War (1990–1991).
In the eighteenth century, Kuwait prospered and rapidly became the principal commercial center for the transit of goods between India, Muscat, Baghdad, and Arabia. By the mid-1700s, Kuwait had already established itself as the major trading route from the Persian Gulf to Aleppo. During the Persian siege of Basra in 1775–1779, Iraqi merchants took refuge in Kuwait and were partly instrumental in the expansion of Kuwait’s boatbuilding and trading activities. As a result, Kuwait’s maritime commerce boomed.
PHOTO: KUWAIT DHOW: Marine Museum in Kuwait City. Fateh Al-Khayr is a museum ship in Kuwait. The ship was built in 1938.
PHOTO: A piece of clothing used by Kuwaiti divers searching for pearls at Al-Hashemi-II Marine Museum in Kuwait.
PHOTO: The flag of Kuwait was adopted on September 7, 1961, and officially hoisted November 24, 1961. Before 1961, the flag of Kuwait was red and white, like those of other Persian Gulf states at the time, with the field being red and words or charges being written in white.
History & Meaning of the Kuwait Flag. The flag adopted in 1961 and used today features the Pan-Arab colors. Red symbolizes the blood of war, white represents purity and noble actions, green is for Arabia’s fertile lands, and black depicts the defeat of enemies in battle.
PHOTO: 17 th. Amir. His Highness, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received several cables from top Kuwaiti officials, congratulating him on taking the constitutional oath to become the 17th Amir of the State of Kuwait.
In his cable, Speaker of the National Assembly Ahmad Al-Saadoun congratulated His Highness the Amir on taking oath, saying that the parliament and people of Kuwait appreciated the leading role played by His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad in the previous period. He asserted that His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah was up to the task of leading the State of Kuwait into a much prosperous and promising future.
In a similar cable addressed to His Highness the Amir, His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al Sabah — Chief of the Kuwait National Guard (KNG) — congratulated Sheikh Mishal on taking the constitutional oath, expressing support and wishes of success and welfare to His Highness. Meanwhile, His Highness Sheikh Nasser Al[1]Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in his cable, congratulated His Highness the Amir on assuming post, commending His Highness for all the efforts and sacrifices he made to serve Kuwait and its people. He expressed wishes of welfare and good health to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal, hoping that he would continue to succeed in his position as leader of the country and the Kuwaiti people.
On his part, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al Jaber Al-Sabah, congratulating him on taking oath during the special session of parliament earlier today. He wished His Highness the Amir all the success in leading the Kuwaiti people and the country into a future prosperity and development.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah congratulated His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on taking the constitutional oath and becoming the 17th ruler of the State of Kuwait. In a statement, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad wished His Highness the Amir, on behalf of the ministry, welfare and good health, hoping that he would continue to succeed in his position as leader of the country and the Kuwaiti people. He expressed to His Highness the Amir the ministry’s full loyalty in serving and protecting the country and its leadership, wishing him good health and further success in leading Kuwait into a much prosperous and promising future.
First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Talal Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah congratulated His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on assuming office. In a statement, Sheikh Talal conveyed greetings and congratulations on behalf of himself and all Interior Ministry personnel. He also beseeched Allah to support the Amir in his endeavors towards further progress, prosperity and growth. The interior ministry personnel shall remain a sturdy forth ahead of all who try to tamper with the nation’s security, underscored Sheikh Talal.
Minister of Information and Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Abdulrahman Al Mutairi congratulated His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on ascending to office. In a statement, Al-Mutairi said, His Highness the Amir’s career was full of achievements and his wisdom would contribute to the further development of the nation. He said the guidance of His Highness the Amir would contribute to a bright future and prosperity for the nation and its people.
In his reply to the top officials, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah thanked them for their sincere wishes and hopes, affirming that he would continue efforts to better serve Kuwait and meet the expectations of the Kuwaiti people
Ambassador of Tajikistan, H.E. Dr. Zubaidullah Zubaydov, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps: “I would like to extend my heartiest congratulations to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al[1]Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on his ascension as 17th Amir of Kuwait and pray to God Almighty to grant His Highness good health and wellness, and to support and guide his steps in successfully serving Kuwait and its proud people
Ambassador of Saudi Arabia H.E. Sultan bin Saad: “I extend my highest expressions of congratulations to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al[1]Ahmad on assuming the reins of government in Kuwait. I call on God Almighty to provide him with every assistance, success and prosperity, and to protect him from all evil, and to guide his steps on the path of goodness and righteousness, preserving Kuwait and perpetuating the blessings of security, safety, progress, and prosperity upon it.”
Ambassador of Iran H.E. Muhammad Totonji: “I am pleased to express to Your Highness and to the brotherly Kuwaiti people my sincere congratulations on your assuming the reins of government and the seat of the country, calling on the Most High and Almighty God to guide your steps on the path of goodness. And with goodness and prosperity, may you raise the torch of renaissance and construction, and may Kuwait remain in glory and security, a dear neighbor of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and may our bilateral relations witness more prosperity and development during your auspicious era towards a brighter and more elevated future for our two neighboring Muslim countries, and may you always be the best successor to the best predecessor.”
Ambassador of Palestine H.E. Rami Tahboub: “I am honored to extend, on my own behalf and on behalf of the Palestinian community in Kuwait and the embassy staff, my warmest congratulations to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad on the occasion of his assumption of the country’s seat. I pray to God Almighty to guide the steps of the Highness in the interest of Kuwait and its dear people, and to grant His Highness health and wellness, and to keep him as an asset to the Arab and Islamic nations, and to Palestine, its people, and its cause.”
PHOTO: 17 th. Amir. His Highness, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
KUWAIT: Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Wednesday pledged to be a “loyal citizen” for his nation and people and underlined that executive and legislative authorities should cooperate to serve best interest of Kuwait.
“Today I have become head of the state and I pledge to the Kuwaiti people through you to be a loyal citizen for his nation and people, keen on the interest of the nation, keen on national unity,” as well as development, progress and prosperity, Sheikh Mishal said in a speech before the parliament, after being sworn in as the 17th ruler of Kuwait.”
“The task is heavy, and the oath is great,” he said, in a report from state news agency KUNA.
In his first speech after being sworn in as the new head of state, the emir said, ‘it was necessary to review Kuwait’s current reality, especially in terms of security, economy and living conditions.’
“I have stressed in my previous speeches that there are national obligations that must be fulfilled. We have not noticed any change or correction” from parliament and cabinet, he added.
Instead, the two entities have “harmed the interests of the people and the country,” he said.
Sheikh Mishal pledged to temporarily halt promotions and new appointments, after already signing a decree on December 5 ordering a three-month pause in state hiring that is open to extension.
“We have warned on many occasions that crises, challenges and dangers surround us,” he said, underscoring “the necessity to reconsider our current reality in all its aspects”.
The new ruler earlier read: “I swear by Almighty Allah to respect the Constitution and the laws of the State, to defend the liberties, interests and properties of the people and to safeguard the independence and territorial integrity of the country,” as stated in article 60 of the Kuwaiti constitution.
Kuwait: January 4, 2024. The Amiri order appoints Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al Sabah as PRIME MINISTER. The Order, issued following traditional consultations, also assigned him to form a government and submit the line-up to His Highness the Amir to issue a decree of their appointment. – KUNA
KEYASSISTANCES from KUWAIT to GUYANA 2016-2020: BILATERAL & MULTILATERAL Items
During OUR TENURE, we SECURED for GUYANA, the Following KEY ITEMS:
- DEBT RELIEF: Kuwait. Investment Authority (KIA) March 2019: Wrote OFF 67 % of DEBT for USD $50.7 Million. The Remaining 33 % for USD $24.9 Million to be repaid in a combination of cash payments and debt swaps. WE actively tried for a 100% WRITE OFF but had to be mindful of precedents, as 67 Nations of the 112 in Kuwait, OWE Kuwait.
Herculean Efforts with Guyana’s Senior Minister of Finance; MoF HEAD of Debt Management; KUWAITI Officials at ALL LEVELS and Dr. Shamir’s continuing Personal Relationships with the Ruling Families.
https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2019/08/18/total-public-debt-stands-at-us1-65b-midyear-report/
Minister said, “Had it not been for that relief, the growth of the public debt from the previous half year would have been 4.5 percent, and not 1.5 percent.”
- Kuwait Fund for Arabic Economic Development: KFAED March 2019: Feasibility Study Road Project, Belfield to Rosignol, ECD: GRANT KWD 500,000 = USD $1,635.000:
PHOTO: Ambassador Dr. Shamir Ally handing over the KFAED Agreement signed by Senior Minister of Finance Winston Jordan.
- KUWAIT assistances to Guyana for Embassy, Guyana Villa, First Secretary Apartment; 3 Motor Vehicles, 50% of local hired staff salaries, FREE ELECTRICITY, FREE WATER, Furniture and Fixtures at the Embassy and Guyana Villa, etc.: Approximately USD $100,000: Yearly.
- KUWAIT actively supported the APPROVAL for the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Jeddah, SAUDI ARABIA > Wide Range of Projects: 2018 to 2022 Financing & Technical Assistances: CREDITS & GRANTS USD $ 900: Million. IsDB 43rd Annual Meeting, Tunis, Tunisia, 3rd April – 5th April 2018: IsDB Mission in December 2017, with a work program. FINANCING and TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE will be directed to KEY DEVELOPMENT AREAS, including ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT; HUMAN DEVELOPMENT; TRADE and COMPETITIVENESS.
Herculean Efforts with Senior Minister of Finance, Minister of Public Infrastructure and Teams in Guyana and IsDB, including Ambassador Dr. Shamir’s weekly contacts with IsDB Decision Makers.
NO Announcement in the MEDIA, IF, the PPP Administration requested AN EXTENSION from 2018- 2022 CREDITS & GRANTS, as approximately USD $220 Million was used by the APNU+AFC Administration as of August 2020.
https://www.inewsguyana.com/guyana-receives-us900m-from-islamic-development-bank/
Onward & Upward towards, One People, One Nation, One Destiny.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Kuwait
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