Amir visits
“Kuwait has participated in multiple international arenas and won the presidency of IWBF Asia Oceania for a four-year term, thanks to the directives of Your Highness that were implemented by Public Authority for Sports,” Al-Hajri said, addressing His Highness the Amir.
This came in recognition of Kuwait for its support for sports of those disabled, he said, noting that Kuwait’s disabled players had varied medals that enabled them to take part in 2024 Paris Olympics.
Al-Hajri stated that the club communicates with all government bodies, and offers proposals and views regarding those disabled and the need of integrating them into society.
Those disabled have served the country as they are determined to continue their efforts for the sake of the dear homeland, he concluded, giving some examples of successful disabled dignitaries in the country.
A documentary on the achievements of the club was displayed. His Highness the Amir, who was accompanied by senior State officials, was given a souvenir on this occasion.
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, accompanied by His Highness Prime Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, also visited Kuwait Blind Association on Tuesday marking the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.
Upon arrival, His Highness the Amir was received by Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Children Affairs Sheikh Feras Saud Al-Sabah, Board Manager of the Association Fayiz Al-Azmi, and the Association’s Secretary Mansour Al-Enezi.
Afterwards, His Highness the Amir delivered a speech on the occasion where he expressed his best wishes on the holy month of Ramadan and asked Allah Almighty for his blessing to all Arab and Islamic nations.
His Highness the Amir noted that today he marks and praise the exerted efforts and roles of “our visionary sons in the Kuwait Blind Association.”
“Through their participation in sports tournaments at the regional and international levels, and their hosting last February of the Asian Blind Union Conference, with the participation of (24) countries, which consolidated the State of Kuwait’s interest in people of determination, especially the blind, at the legislative and executive levels,” His Highness the Amir added.
His Highness the Amir also congratulated the recommendation of the Secretary of the Association for the position of Secretary-General of the Asian Federation, and his selection as a member of the Executive Committee of the World Blind Union.
His Highness the Amir also directed the relevant state institutions to follow up on the issues and needs of Blind Association members, support their activities, provide devices, machines and tools that help them in their lives, including providing them with job opportunities that suit their circumconsidered stances, and encourages their distinguished determination.
Chairman of Kuwait Blind Association (KBA) Fayiz Al-Azmi expressed Tuesday great appreciations and thanks to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for his support to the association.
Addressing His Highness the Amir who was accompanied by His Highness Prime Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah AlSalem Al-Sabah while visiting the KBA, Al-Azmi congratulated His Highness the Amir, His Highness the Prime Minister and Sheikhs on the holy month of Ramadan and prayed to Allah the Almighty to protect Kuwait from any evil.
Since the KBA’s establishment, Kuwait’s rulers have been supporting institution in a manner that helped it partake in all international arenas, Al-Azmi said.
Mansour Al-Enzi has been named as secretary general of the Asian Blind Union (ABU), which was the KBA most achievement since “Your Highness” came to office, Al-Azmi stated.
Kuwait won this post, which means that the country has a great humanitarian position across the world, he said, thanking His Highness the Amir for his efforts and backing to the association.
Al-Azmi also thanked Minister of Social Affairs and Childhood for backing to the blind and all undersecretaries as well as societies and officials. At the end, a documentary was displayed.