'From Kuwait We Begin' Conference Honors 13 National Figures in Their Memory

The 26th edition of the conference “From Kuwait We Begin, and to Kuwait We End” honored 16 prominent national figures on Tuesday for their positive role in society, in a tribute to their legacy.

Yousef Al-Yasin, head of the conference’s supreme supervisory committee, said in a speech that the day’s celebration was held to revive the legacies of a distinguished group of fathers and forefathers, and an enduring constellation of sons of the nation: Fawzi Al-Saleh, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, Najib Al-Mulla, Saud Al-Rabiea, Ahmed Al-Arabid, Hamza Abbas, Zaid Al-Zaid, Abdulaziz Al-Khalifa, Ali Al-Mu’min, Emad Al-Atiqi, Saree Al-Hajeri, Yousef Al-Munaifi, and Abdulmohsen Al-Othman, may God have mercy on them.

Al-Yasin clarified that the conference’s goals and objectives are to “spread the meanings and values of patriotism, citizenship, moderation, and noble character traits.”

He added, “We strive diligently to ensure that 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, thereby strengthening our resolve to continue.”

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-Jouan, 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 the bearing of trust,” adding that “the State of Kuwait enjoys a broad system of care, services, and achievements provided to its citizens. However, a healthy relationship between the nation and its citizens is based on the exchange of loyalty and responsibility.”

Al-Jouan further stated that “Kuwait is a trust entrusted to us by our forefathers, and the responsibility entails handing it over to future generations in a stronger and more prosperous state, highlighting the citizen’s responsibility toward the security of their country through sincerity and adherence to their duties.”

For his part, Dr. Abdullah Al-Sharika, director of the Center for Promoting Moderation, said in a similar speech that one of God’s greatest blessings upon societies is to unite their words, consolidate their ranks, harmonize the hearts of the nation’s sons, and make them a cohesive ummah characterized by cooperation, compassion, mutual advice, and unity around their leadership to preserve the security and stability of their homeland.

Al-Sharika emphasized that it is the duty of a Muslim to be an element of reform, not of corruption, stressing that speech carries responsibility, the podium is a trust, and social media platforms should be used for good, not for inciting fitna (discord) or spreading rumors.

He stressed the importance of preserving Kuwait’s security and stability, noting that the homeland deserves for us to be guardians of its unity and to rally around its political leadership. He also emphasized the necessity of unity, staying away from anything that incites chaos or weakens national unity, and praying for the success and guidance of the political leadership.

The conference featured a documentary film about the lives of the honored figures and honored their families, in addition to recognizing the supporting and sponsoring entities and the working committees of the conference.