Amir of Kuwait presides over the opening ceremony of Martyr's Park Phase III, attended by PM's representative
Kuwait City, September 30 (KUNA) -- Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and guard him, and in the presence of his representative, His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, the opening ceremony of the third phase of the Martyr’s Garden was held this evening at the Al-Sour Theater.
His Highness’s representative arrived at the venue, where he was warmly welcomed by His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Minister of Diwan Amiri Affairs; His Excellency Sheikh Thamer Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Head of the Crown Prince’s Diwan; His Excellency Sheikh Abdulaziz Meshal Mubarak Abdullah Al-Sabah, Deputy Minister of Diwan Amiri Affairs; and the officials overseeing the supervision, management, and follow-up committee for the third phase of the Martyr’s Garden.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister and representative of His Highness the Amir, unveiled the memorial monument, marking the official opening of the third phase of the Martyr’s Garden. The ceremony was attended by senior state officials.
The event began with the national anthem, followed by recitations from the Holy Quran. His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah, Minister of Diwan Amiri Affairs, delivered a speech on the occasion. The text of the speech is as follows:
"In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
Representative of His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of Kuwait, may God protect and guard him; His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, may God protect him; Your Excellencies and Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen:
Peace be upon you, and the mercy of God and His blessings.
Allow me first to convey my highest expressions of gratitude and appreciation to His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and guard him, for graciously patronizing the opening ceremony of the third phase of the Martyr’s Garden, under the Diwan Amiri. This event embodies His Highness’s concern and his constant commitment to the development and growth of our beloved nation in all fields.
Today, we celebrate this new phase, which represents a rich extension of this distinguished national landmark and reinforces its constructive role as a radiant space that combines culture, entertainment, and community engagement.
This achievement adds to the developmental projects built by the Diwan Amiri, including the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center, the Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center, the Dar Al-Salam Palace Museum, and the Kuwait City Motorsports City. These projects span various fields but share a common goal: serving society, enhancing the quality of life, and meeting the aspirations of citizens and all those residing in the State of Kuwait.
These landmarks are part of an ambitious urban renaissance that provides creators and the public with a modern environment befitting Kuwait’s history and future aspirations. These achievements have been realized thanks to the wise vision and sound guidance of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and guard him, and his support for national projects, reflecting his firm approach to elevating the nation’s capabilities.
Kuwaiti youth hold a special place in His Highness’s attention, as he instills in them confidence, encourages initiative, creativity, and responsibility, believing in their role in shaping the future.
Under this wise leadership, we continue to work with determination and steadfastness to realize His Highness’s aspirations, enhance Kuwait’s presence, and elevate its cultural and civilizational standing regionally and internationally.
On this occasion, we extend our sincere thanks to His Highness’s representative, Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and the distinguished attendees for honoring this ceremony. Your participation in this occasion represents moral support for everyone involved in this achievement and serves as an incentive to continue working and creating for the progress and prosperity of the country.
We also express our profound appreciation to His Excellency Sheikh Abdulaziz Meshal Mubarak Abdullah Al-Sabah, Deputy Minister of Diwan Amiri Affairs and General Supervisor of the third phase of the Martyr’s Garden project; Ms. Anwar Al-Yatama, Chairperson of the Supervision and Management Committee for the project; Mr. Khaled Al-Filakawi, Vice Chairperson of the Committee; and all those involved in the project for their great, persistent efforts, dedication, sincerity, and commitment to excellence. They have provided a model of competence and cooperation that Kuwaitis can be proud of, demonstrating the ability of Kuwaitis to execute large-scale projects. Their contributions are a source of pride and admiration, and their work deserves commendation. We extend our deepest gratitude, praise, and thanks to them.
Thanks are also due to the sponsoring companies for their valued support and contribution to the success of this ceremony. We appreciate their partnership with the government and their support for developmental projects, reflecting a shared responsibility in serving the nation.
In conclusion, we ask God to protect Kuwait and its people, and to perpetuate upon it the blessings of security, safety, stability, and prosperity under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and guard him, and His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect them. May Kuwait always remain a land of goodness and giving, and a beacon of culture, thought, and arts. May the path of construction, development, progress, and prosperity continue on its soil, achieving the elevation of the nation and the prosperity of its citizens.
Peace be upon you, and the mercy of God and His blessings."
A documentary film was then shown about the cultural centers under the Diwan Amiri, highlighting their prominent cultural and civilizational facilities and landmarks, and their role in preserving national heritage and enhancing the cultural landscape in Kuwait, as well as the programs and activities they offer that contribute to highlighting national identity, introducing Kuwait’s history and civilizational legacy, and showcasing its distinction in the cultural and artistic field.
Following this, Ms. Anwar Ahmad Al-Yatama, Chairperson of the Supervision, Management, and Follow-up Committee for the third phase of the Martyr’s Garden, delivered a speech. The text of the speech is as follows:
"In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
Peace be upon you, and the mercy of God and His blessings.
Representative of His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of Kuwait, may God protect and guard him; His Highness Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, may God protect him; Your Excellencies, Ministers; Your Excellencies, members of the diplomatic corps; and our distinguished guests:
We welcome you with the warmest greetings. We gather today on a distinguished national and cultural occasion: the opening of the third phase of the Martyr’s Garden. We celebrate a new achievement added to Kuwait’s civilizational journey and a new cultural and artistic landmark: the Al-Sour Theater. These achievements take us toward the future while remaining rooted in our national identity and heritage, serving as a place where Kuwait’s memory meets its present and the aspirations of its coming generations.
As we celebrate this achievement, we extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the prominent artists, stars, all participants in this national performance, the working teams, government entities, and participating institutions for their significant efforts in making this national occasion a success.
We also extend our sincere thanks, appreciation, and gratitude to our partners in this major national celebration: National Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait Finance House (KFH), Al-Shaya Group, Ooredoo Kuwait, and Binstar Al-Yousif Company. We appreciate their generous initiatives and active contributions in producing this celebration, and we take pride in their role as partners in the success of this major national and cultural event.
Perhaps one of the most beautiful aspects of this occasion is that the Al-Sour Theater begins its artistic journey with a performance bearing its name: the major national theatrical play "Al-Sour" (The Wall). This play evokes the epic of Kuwait’s walls across generations, highlighting values of unity, solidarity, loyalty to the nation, and unity around wise leadership.
May God protect Kuwait and perpetuate upon it the blessings of security, safety, and stability under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and guard him, and His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect him. May our beloved nation continue its path of goodness, giving, progress, and prosperity.
Peace be upon you, and the mercy of God and His blessings."
A group of prominent artists and stars presented the national celebratory artistic performance "Al-Sour," which depicted through its artistic and acrobatic scenes key moments in Kuwait’s history and national journey. The performance evoked values of cohesion, loyalty, and belonging to the nation, as well as the spirit of mutual support and solidarity among the people and heroes, especially during crises, and their unity around wise leadership. It also highlighted the enduring national legacy passed down through generations.
A commemorative gift was presented to His Highness’s representative on this occasion.
Following the ceremony, His Highness’s representative toured the third phase of the Martyr’s Garden, inspecting the external and internal facilities, which include cultural, tourism, and entertainment areas, as well as commercial projects and logistical services within the garden.
His Highness’s representative departed the venue with the same warmth and appreciation with which he was received.
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