26th Kuwait Conference Honors 13 National Figures to Commemorate Their Legacy

The 26th edition of the conference “From Kuwait We Begin, and to Kuwait We End” honored 26 prominent national figures on Tuesday for their positive role in society, in a tribute to their legacy.

Yousef Al-Yassin, head of the conference’s supreme supervisory committee, said in a speech that the ceremony aimed to revive the legacies of a distinguished group of fathers and forefathers, as well as an enduring generation of sons of the nation: Fawzi Al-Saleh, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, Najib Al-Mulla, Saud Al-Rabiah, Ahmed Al-Arabid, Hamza Abbas, Zaid Al-Zaid, Abdulaziz Al-Khalifa, Ali Al-Mu’min, Emad Al-Atiqi, Saree Al-Hajeri, Yousef Al-Munif, and Abdulmohsen Al-Othman, may God have mercy on them.

Al-Yassin clarified that the conference’s goals and objectives are to “promote the meanings and values of patriotism, citizenship, moderation, and noble character.” He added, “We strive diligently to ensure the conference’s national contribution continues and endures, as its success and brilliance instill a sense of pride and honor in our fathers and forefathers, in our Kuwait and our homeland, strengthening our resolve to sustain it.” He noted that previous editions of the conference had honored 283 national figures from various segments of society, and he prayed to God Almighty to protect the State of Kuwait, its wise leadership, and its loyal people.

For her part, Kuthair Al-Jou’an, a member of the conference’s supreme advisory committee, said in a similar speech that “the nation holds a responsibility toward us that requires reflection and bearing trust.” She added that “the State of Kuwait enjoys a broad system of care, services, and achievements provided to its citizens. However, a sound relationship between the nation and its citizens is based on mutual loyalty and responsibility.” Al-Jou’an further stated that “Kuwait is a trust passed down from our forefathers. The responsibility entails handing it over to future generations in a stronger and more prosperous state, highlighting the citizen’s duty to safeguard their country’s security through sincerity and adherence to their obligations.”

On his part, Dr. Abdullah Al-Sharika, director of the Center for Promoting Moderation, said in a similar address that among God’s greatest blessings upon societies is uniting their ranks, bringing their people together, and making them a cohesive nation characterized by cooperation, compassion, mutual advice, and unity around their leadership to preserve their country’s security and stability.

Al-Sharika emphasized that it is the duty of every Muslim to be an element of reform, not corruption, stressing that speech carries responsibility, the podium is a trust, and social media platforms should be used for good, not to incite fitna (discord) or spread rumors. He underscored the importance of preserving Kuwait’s security and stability, stating that the nation deserves for us to be guardians of its unity and to rally around its political leadership. He also stressed the necessity of unity, staying away from anything that incites chaos or weakens national cohesion, and praying for the success and guidance of the country’s leadership.

The conference featured a documentary film about the lives of the honored figures, honored their families, and recognized the supporting sponsors and working committees of the event. (End)