Amir gives credit to physician behind innovative surgery
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received yesterday at Bayan Palace Minister of Health Dr Jamal Al-Harbi, who was accompanied by Dr Muthana Al-Sartawi. Sartwai briefed His Highness the Amir on an innovative knee replacement surgery procedure that he had pioneered. His Highness the Amir extoled the medical achievement that he described as an honor for the country, adding that such accomplishments will help propel Kuwait to the upper echelons of the healthcare worldwide. The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Ali Jarrah Al-Sabah.
Moreover, the Minister of Health said that the meeting with His Highness the Amir was called to give Sartawi the credit he deserves for conducting this intricate surgery that ensures maximum convenience for patients undergoing the procedure.
Meanwhile, Dr Sartawi noted that he was “honored to have met His Highness the Amir,” attributing his success to “pecuniary support provided by Kuwait.” He also added that this accomplishment will motivate him to attain further progress.
Sartawi later met with His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, extoled the medical achievement that he described as an honor for the country, and wished the physician further success in the healthcare field.
In other news, His Highness the Amir received Minister of Oil, Electricity and Water Essam Al-Marzouq at Bayan Palace, in presence of His Highness the Crown Prince. Minister Marzouq was accompanied by OPEC’s Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo.
His Highness the Amir also received Chairman of Kuwait Science Club (KSC) Ahmad Al-Manfouhi, Deputy Chairman Talal Al-Kharafi and other senior KSC officials. His Highness the Amir heaped praise on KSC for its work to allow youth have the opportunity to hone their skills, wishing the club persistent success and prosperity.
Sports upbringing
In the meantime, His Highness the Amir received Amiri Diwan Advisor Dr Yousef Hamad Al-Ibrahim and members of the Kuwaiti Youth Sports Campaign which advocates youth sports upbringing, where Kuwait will have generations of athletes skilled in various games.
The Amir’s guests briefed His Highness about objectives of the campaign which seeks to guide young citizens get engaged in positive and useful activities “and create a generation of junior Olympic-level athletes in various sports in coordination with relevant international sports academies.” His Highness the Amir, during the audience, attended by Deputy Amiri Diwan Affairs Minister Ali Jarrah Al-Sabah, praised the campaigners for advocating promotion of the sports culture in the Kuwaiti society and creating integrated athletic generations.
Member of the campaign Abdullah Al-Ugab indicated at a blueprint for upbringing integrated sports generations, in coordination with international organizations and academies, namely the Olympic University in Sochi, Russia, a Russian school for children’s sports training and the Olympic Sports Academy in Colorado, the US. The campaign will be proclaimed in February, in tandem with the National Days’ celebrations.
Another member, Abdullah Dehrab, said he and his colleagues had already prepared documentaries about Kuwaiti champions who made achievements in and outside the country, noting that a number of excellent Kuwaiti athletes are — unfairly — not quite popular. Some video clips about the national champions have been posted on the social media, drawing much appreciation and applause, he said, hoping that all athletes be honored at a celebration in Jaber Stadium, adding that he presented His Highness the Amir with an integrated study with respect of these matters.
Qais Al-Dabbous, also a member in the campaign, said the relevant media campaign had begun a month ago, with the posting of clips on the digital media providing brief information about top Kuwaiti champions, namely Jassem Yaacoub, Saad Al-Houti, Ahmad Al-Taraboulsi and the famous female swimmer, Fay’ Al-Sultan, as well as others.
Aid campaigns
Separately, His Highness the Crown Prince received Chairman of Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) Dr Hilal Al-Sayer, who offered to him an explanation over KRCS’ aid campaigns for displaced people from the war-torn Syrian city of Aleppo. His Highness the Crown Prince urged for increased solidarity to cope with humanitarian challenges, as he lauded KRCS’ aid provided to the needy all across the globe. His Highness also met with Kuwait’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom Khaled Abdulaziz Al-Duwaisan. Furthermore, His Highness the Crown received President of the National Security Bureau (NSB) Sheikh Thamer Ali Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. The NSB Chairman was accompanied by shareholders of a global water resources company, who briefed His Highness the Crown Prince on the company’s plans to diversify water resources in a bid to ensure water and food security. His Highness the Crown Prince extoled the company’s efforts, wishing them continued success and prosperity. The meeting was attended by head of protocols at His Highness the Crown Prince’s Diwan Sheikh Mubarak Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah. —KUNA