"From Kuwait We Begin": Solidarity and Adherence to Our Authentic Values and Traditions

The 26th edition of the National Conference, launching on November 10, will honor 13 prominent figures

- Al-Yassin: Emphasizing moderation and adherence to Kuwait’s authentic and venerable traditions derived from the legacy of fathers and ancestors

The National Conference, themed “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 sacrificed greatly for the elevation and progress of Kuwait.

Yousef Al-Yassin, head of the conference’s Supreme Supervisory Committee, said at a press conference today that the conference’s message, objectives, goals, and value are rooted in the customs and traditions of Kuwait’s cohesive, united, and closely knit society. He stressed 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, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah: “Loyal people of Kuwait, you alone are the strongest weapon for preserving our beloved homeland through your firm unity and high spirit. National unity is a shield that protects Kuwait and its citizens, and a fortress for confronting hardships and challenges.”

He underscored 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 derived from the legacy of fathers and ancestors.

He noted that the current edition will honor Fawzi Al-Saleh, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, Najib Al-Mulla, Saud Al-Rabia, Ahmed Al-Arabid, Hamza Hussein, Zaid Al-Zaid, Abdulaziz Al-Khalifa, Ali Al-Mu’min, Emad Al-Atiqi, Saree Al-Hajeri, Yousef Al-Manifi, and Abdulmohsen Al-Othman, may God have mercy on them all.

Al-Yassin clarified that a documentary film highlighting the virtues and achievements of the honored figures will be screened during the conference, alongside a patriotic musical opera. The event will also feature a keynote address by lawyer Kowthar Al-Jouan titled “Security Is the Citizen’s Responsibility,” and another address by Dr. Abdullah Al-Sharika, director of the Center for Promoting Moderation.

He noted that members of the Supreme Supervisory Committee have previously organized 25 national conferences under the theme “From Kuwait We Begin… and to Kuwait We Conclude,” during which approximately 283 Kuwaiti figures from various segments of Kuwaiti society were honored.