Higher Institute of Communications and Navigation Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Its Founding and Its Journey in Training Generations of National Talent

Kuwait - The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training celebrated today, Tuesday, the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Higher Institute for Communications and Navigation, marking its rich journey in building and training generations of national cadres. The event took place at the institute’s theater in the Shuwaikh area.

Dr. Hassan Al-Fajam, Director General of the Authority, said in his speech during the 60th-anniversary ceremony that “minds have been shaped and achievements have graduated, crafting the future of the nation. These accomplishments resulted from successful management and the dedication of trainers who believed in creating a promising future for coming generations.” He commended the efforts of all employees of the Authority and the Institute in particular, from 1966 to the present.

Al-Fajam added that fruitful cooperation between the Authority and relevant authorities “has been the source of this success. Without this cooperation and coordination, the national cadres that everyone is proud of across various government and private sectors would not exist.” He expressed hope for the continuation of this partnership with relevant entities, whether civilian or military, noting that “without their coordination and cooperation with the institutes and colleges of the Authority, there would be no national cadres to be proud of.”

For her part, Mihnaz Qabazard, Director of the Higher Institute for Communications and Navigation at the Authority, said in her speech: “Today we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Institute. This celebration is not merely a remembrance of the past, but a tribute to the history of a distinguished educational and training institution that has contributed since its founding in 1966 to building and training generations of national cadres in specialized and vital fields, including communications, computer science, control systems, electricity, electronics, and air and maritime navigation.”

Qabazard affirmed, “Today, in 2026, we are proud of the achievements and developments the Institute has accomplished, as well as its training capabilities, specialized laboratories, and modern simulators that keep pace with technological developments and labor market requirements, contributing to enhancing the quality of our training outputs. We also reaffirm our commitment to continuing the development of programs and specialties, and strengthening partnerships with state institutions and the private sector.”

She highlighted the importance and role of openness to global experiences, in alignment with Kuwait Vision 2035, and in reinforcing the Institute’s position as a leading institution in applied and technical education and training. She thanked success partners from state institutions, the government sector, the private sector, and all who contributed to building this journey and maintaining the Institute’s standing. “I extend special thanks to our trainees, male and female, who are the fruit of this journey and its ultimate goal, and who represent the future of the Institute and the nation.”

She added: “Sixty years of contribution and achievement have passed, and our journey continues toward a more distinguished and creative future. We are proud of our past, cherish our present, and look confidently to a future befitting the history and status of our Institute. May God protect Kuwait and perpetuate upon it the blessings of security, progress, and prosperity under the guidance of our wise leadership.”

The ceremony included an exhibition showcasing all sectors and specialties of the Higher Institute for Communications and Navigation, alongside a documentary film highlighting the Institute’s achievements and its role in training national technical cadres. (End) A.S.A.