His Highness the Amir's Patronage and His Representative's Attendance at the Opening Ceremony of Martyr's Garden Phase III - Sarmad

(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 Highness’s representative, Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, may God protect him, the opening ceremony of the third phase of the Martyr’s Garden was held this evening at the Sur 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 the 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 Head of the Diwan Amiri Affairs; and the officials overseeing the supervision, management, and follow-up of the third phase of the Martyr’s Garden.

His Highness’s representative, Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, 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 the 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.

Your Highness’s representative, 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 God’s mercy and blessings.

It is a pleasure for me, at the outset, to convey to His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and guard him, our highest expressions of gratitude and appreciation for his gracious patronage of the opening ceremony of the third phase of the Martyr’s Garden, under the auspices of the Diwan Amiri Affairs. This event embodies His Highness’s concern, may God protect him, and his constant commitment to the development and advancement 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 vibrant space that integrates culture, entertainment, and community engagement.

This achievement, along with the developmental projects undertaken by the Diwan Amiri Affairs—including the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center, the Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center, the Bayt Al-Salam Palace Museum, and the Kuwait City Motorsports City—spans diverse sectors and converges in its goal of serving society, enhancing the quality of life, and meeting the aspirations of citizens and all residents of the kind land 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, may God protect him, and to strengthen Kuwait’s presence and elevate its cultural and civilizational standing regionally and internationally.”

On this occasion, we extend our sincere gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister and Representative of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, may God protect and guard him, as well as to the distinguished attendees for gracing this ceremony. Your participation in this event represents moral support for everyone who contributed to this achievement and serves as an incentive for them to continue their work and creativity 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 Head of the Diwan Amiri and General Supervisor of the Third Phase of the Martyr’s Park Project, to Ms. Anwar Al-Yatama, Chairperson of the Project’s Supervision and Management Committee, to Mr. Khaled Al-Filikaoui, Vice-Chairperson of the Committee, and to all those involved in the project for their extensive, persistent efforts, dedication, sincerity, and commitment to excellence. They have provided an exemplary model of competence and effective collaboration, demonstrating the ability of Kuwaitis to accomplish large-scale projects. Their contributions are a source of pride and honor for us, and their work deserves commendation. We extend our deepest gratitude, praise, and thanks to the sponsoring companies for their valued support and contribution to the success of this ceremony, appreciating their partnership with the government and their backing of its developmental projects. This cooperation embodies a shared responsibility in serving the nation.

In conclusion, we pray to God to protect Kuwait and its people, and to perpetuate upon it 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, and His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect and guard them. May Kuwait always remain a homeland of goodness and giving, a beacon of culture, thought, and arts, and may the path of construction, development, progress, and prosperity continue on its soil, realizing the nation’s elevation and the citizen’s well-being. Peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you.

A documentary film was then screened, showcasing the cultural centers affiliated with the Diwan Amiri, highlighting their prominent cultural and civilizational facilities and landmarks, and their role in preserving national heritage and enhancing Kuwait’s cultural landscape, alongside the programs and activities they offer that help highlight national identity, introduce Kuwait’s history and civilizational legacy, and showcase its distinction in the cultural and artistic fields.

Following this, Ms. Anwar Ahmad Al-Yatama, Chairperson of the Supervision, Management, and Follow-up Committee for the Third Phase of the Martyr’s Park, delivered a speech (the text of which is as follows):

“In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you. His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of Kuwait, may God protect and guard him, represented by His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister, may God protect and guard him; Your Excellencies, the 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 Park. We celebrate a new achievement added to Kuwait’s civilizational journey and a new cultural and artistic edifice: the Wall Theater. These achievements lead us toward the future while remaining rooted in our national identity and heritage, creating 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 and stars, all participants in this national performance, the working teams, government entities, and participating institutions for their significant efforts in ensuring the success of this national occasion.”

We also extend our sincere gratitude, appreciation, and thanks to our partners in this major national celebration: Kuwait National Bank, Kuwait Finance House (KFH), Alshaya Group, Ooredoo Kuwait, and Boustani Al-Yousef Company, in recognition of their generous initiatives and active contributions to producing this celebration, and in appreciation of their role as partners in the success of this significant national and cultural event.

Perhaps one of the most beautiful symbols of this occasion is that Al-Sour Theatre begins its artistic journey with a major national theatrical production titled “Al-Sour,” which evokes the epic saga of Kuwait’s Souq Al-Mubarakiya (Al-Sour) across generations, highlighting its values of unity, solidarity, loyalty to the homeland, and rallying 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 Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait, may God protect and safeguard him, and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect him and continue upon our beloved nation the path of goodness, giving, progress, and prosperity. Peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you.

A group of prominent artists and stars presented the national celebratory artistic performance “Al-Sour,” which, through its artistic and spectacular tableaux, depicted key milestones in Kuwait’s history and national journey, evoking values of cohesion, loyalty, and belonging to the homeland, as well as the innate spirit of mutual support and solidarity among the people and heroes, especially at the forefront during crises, and their rallying around wise leadership, along with the enduring national heritage passed down through generations.

A commemorative gift was presented to His Highness’s representative, may God protect him, on this occasion.

Following the ceremony, His Highness’s representative, may God protect him, conducted a tour that included the third phase of the Martyr’s Park, during which he inspected the external and internal facilities, encompassing cultural, tourist, and recreational areas, as well as commercial projects and logistical services within the park.

His Highness’s representative, may God protect him, departed the event venue amid the same warm reception and appreciation with which he had been welcomed.