'From Kuwait We Begin' conference honors 13 national figures

The National Conference, under the slogan “From Kuwait we begin, and to Kuwait we conclude,” announced the launch of its 26th edition on November 10, honoring 13 national figures who have given their all for the elevation and progress of Kuwait.

In a press conference on Tuesday, Yusuf Al-Yassin, head of the Supreme Supervisory Committee of the Conference, said that the Conference’s message, objectives, goals, and value are derived from the customs and traditions of Kuwait’s cohesive, united, and closely knit society. He emphasized that since its inaugural edition, the National Conference has upheld national, human, and societal values, particularly those that strengthen the bonds among Kuwaitis, unite them, and prevent division.

Al-Yassin added that the slogan of the current edition is drawn from a statement by His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah: “The loyal people of Kuwait, you alone, with your firm unity and high spirit, are the strongest weapon to preserve our beloved homeland. National unity is a shield that protects Kuwait and its people, and a fortress for confronting hardships and challenges.”

He stressed the importance of moderation and avoiding extremism in dealing with matters, in accordance with the teachings of our moderate and sincere Islamic faith, and in adherence to Kuwait’s authentic and venerable traditions inherited from the lives of our fathers and forefathers.

He noted that the members of the Supreme Supervisory Committee had previously organized 25 National Conferences under the title “From Kuwait we begin… and to Kuwait we conclude,” during which approximately 283 Kuwaiti figures from various segments of Kuwaiti society were honored.