KUWAIT, Feb 24 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, accompanied by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, visited the Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) on Tuesday.
Upon arrival, His Highness the Amir was received by First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah and KFF chief Maj. Gen. Talal Al-Roumi.
Addressing the KFF's staff, His Highness the Amir said: "On this blessed night of Ramadan, it's a pleasure for me, His Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness the Prime Minister to meet the KFF personnel to exchange congratulations of this holy month and Kuwait's national days." His Highness the Amir expressed appreciation to sincere efforts exerted by the KFF to save lives and protect property to ensure a safe life of society based on loyalty and responsibility.
His Highness the Amir also commended the KFF personnel for continued human development through an education and training system and empowering women.
His Highness the Amir appreciated boosting cooperation between the state's military and security institutions and developing partnerships with public and private bodies.
His Highness the Amir valued the steps made to support the Kuwait's leading status in safety and security fields, praising the "International Commander Medal" given by the International Civil Defense Organization to Sheikh Fahad Al-Yusuf.
His Highness the Amir affirmed Kuwait's support for KFF efforts, instructing its officials to expand services and keep pace with urban expansion, keeping at the same time developing human and field potential of the KFF.
His Highness the Amir also asked KFF officials and personnel to raise digital awareness and intensify field tours of stores and facilities to spread the culture of protection and safety.
In addition, His Highness the Amir asked the KFF officials to enhance the foreign training program, and regional and international collaboration as well as keep updated on the latest technical and military developments.
His Highness the Amir finally prayed to Allah Almighty to help the KFF personnel achieve their missions and protect the dear homeland.
Meanwhile, Al-Roumi expressed the honor felt by himself and the KFF personnel in welcoming His Highness the Amir.
He said that His Highness the Amir's visit morally supports the KFF and enhances the spirit of responsibility and belonging.
He also voiced pride for His Highness the Amir's instructions given during the last visit that formed a launch of the development path.
The instructions have contributed to raising vigilance and readiness of the staff, which have resulted in the signing of a protocol with the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) on maintaining the country's heritage and property.
Al-Roumi said that the KFF stands on the front line against risks and cooperates with their brothers at military bodies.
Al-Roumi announced the first Artificial Intelligence officer - inaugurating a new phase of digital and technological transformation.
The initiative targets KFF personnel, entrepreneurs, and various segments of society. It is a unique project that incorporates and integrates modern technology, he noted. (end) hm