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Kuwait Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Interior Minister inaugurates unmanned surface vessels to bolster maritime security
KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah on Monday inaugurated the unmanned surface vessels (USVs) that newly added to the Kuwait Coast Guard fleet at the General Directorate of the Coast Guard. The ceremony was attended by Major General Ali Mesfer Al-Adwani, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior and Major General Mujbil Fahad bin Shawq, Assistant Undersecretary for the Border Security Sector, as part of a comprehensive plan to enhance maritime security through advanced technology. Brigadier General Sheikh Mubarak Ali Al-Sabah, Director General of the Coast Guard, provided a detailed briefing on the USVs' advanced operational capabilities, noting their ability to operate autonomously for several days without direct human intervention. He highlighted their key missions, including surveillance, continuous monitoring, interception of suspicious maritime targets, support for search and rescue operations, environmental pollution monitoring, protection of natural resources, and overall enforcement of maritime security within Kuwait's territorial waters. The First Deputy Prime Minister also inspected the state-of-the-art maritime monitoring system currently being implemented, which covers Kuwait's entire maritime domain. This integrated system combines coastal radars, sensors, high-resolution cameras, and unmanned surface vessels under a unified command and control framework powered by artificial intelligence. In addition, Sheikh Fahad toured the maritime operations center and the control center responsible for operating the USVs. He reviewed their operational mechanisms, monitoring systems, and the electronic network linking maritime units with command centers. Sheikh Fahad praised the General Directorate of the Coast Guard for successfully executing this landmark project, affirming that the deployment of unmanned surface vessels marks a significant advancement in Kuwait's maritime security capabilities through modern technology. He emphasized that this initiative underscores the Ministry of Interior's dedication to operational readiness and the adoption of innovative solutions to safeguard Kuwait's coasts and territorial waters, thereby supporting national security, stability, and protecting the country's vital interests. — KUNA
Arab Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait launches unmanned surface vessels to boost maritime security
KUWAIT CITY, June 30: Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah on Monday inaugurated the unmanned surface vessels (USV's) that have joined the fl eet of the Kuwait Coast Guard at the General Directorate of the Coast Guard. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Major General Ali Mesfer Al-Adwani, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior and Major General Mujbil Fahd bin Shawq, Assistant Undersecretary for Border Security Sector, as part of a comprehensive plan implemented by the Kuwait Coast Guard to enhance maritime security through new technologies. Commodore Sheikh Mubarak Ali Al-Sabah, Director General of the Coast Guard, provided a detailed briefing on the advanced operational capabilities of the USV's, saying they can function autonomously for days without direct human intervention. He added that their pivotal missions include surveillance, continuous monitoring, interception of suspicious maritime targets, support for search and rescue operations, monitoring environmental pollution, protecting natural resources, and overall maritime security enforcement within Kuwait's territorial waters. The report highlighted that Sheikh Fahad also inspected the advanced maritime monitoring system currently being implemented. This system covers the entirety of Kuwait's maritime domain and integrates coastal radars, sensors, high-resolution cameras, and unmanned surface vessels under a unified command and control system powered by artificial intelligence. Additionally, Sheikh Fahad toured the maritime operations center, in addition to the control center that controls and operates the USV's, reviewing their operational mechanisms, monitoring systems, and the electronic network linking the maritime units with command centers. Sheikh Fahad praised the General Directorate of the Coast Guard for executing this major project, confirming that the launch of unmanned surface vessels represents a significant step forward in developing Kuwait's maritime security system through modern technologies. He noted that this initiative refl ects the Ministry of Interior's commitment to operational readiness and adopting solutions to protect the Kuwaiti coast's and territorial waters, thereby supporting national security, stability, and safeguarding Kuwait's national interests. (KUNA)
Kuwait Times
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Interior minister reviews readiness and performance
Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah speaks at the meeting. — KUNA photos KUWAIT: Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah met with senior Interior Ministry officials on Tuesday as part of routine oversight of the ministry's operations, with a sharp focus on maintaining security readiness. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Interior, reviewed performance indicators across the ministry's various sectors and discussed ways to enhance operational efficiency and administrative coordination. According to a ministry statement, officials also examined current challenges and issued directives to ensure work continues at the highest professional and organizational standards. The session comes as the conflict between the Zionist entity and Iran entered its sixth day on Wednesday. The Interior Ministry said the meeting also addressed the evolving local and regional security situation, emphasizing the importance of bolstering field readiness and interdepartmental coordination to proactively respond to emerging threats. 'The meeting focused on the need to continue raising the level of field readiness and enhancing coordination and integration between security sectors to confront security developments efficiently and proactively, thereby reinforcing national security and stability,' the statement said. Senior Interior Ministry officials attend a meeting with Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, held as as part of routine oversight of the ministry's operations. Sheikh Fahad stressed the importance of sustained, high-level engagement with ministry personnel to strengthen institutional commitment and teamwork. He underscored the need to refine work mechanisms in a way that boosts the ministry's overall capability to respond to any scenario. 'The continuation of periodic meetings is vital to reinforcing commitment, fostering a spirit of collective responsibility, and developing operational frameworks that support security and stability,' Sheikh Fahad said, adding that the ministry remains well-prepared to meet challenges with professionalism and competence. — KUNA
Kuwait Times
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef meets Palestinian, French, UK envoys
Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef meets Palestinian, French, UK envoys Discussions tackle security, humanitarian affairs KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah held separate meetings on Monday at Bayan Palace with several ambassadors of friendly and brotherly countries accredited to the State of Kuwait. The discussions focused on matters of mutual interest, particularly in the areas of security and humanitarian affairs. According to a press statement issued by the General Department of Security Relations and Media at the Ministry of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef met with the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Kuwait Belinda Lewis, the Ambassador of the French Republic Olivier Gauvin, and the Ambassador of the State of Palestine Rami Tahboub. KUWAIT: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah receives French Ambassador Olivier Gauvin. Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef receives UK Ambassador Belinda Lewis. Sheikh Fahad affirmed Kuwait's keenness to build bridges of communication and strengthen ties with friendly and brotherly countries, praising the ambassadors' roles and efforts in supporting and enhancing bilateral cooperation. The statement added that the ambassadors expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior for the warm reception, reaffirming the depth of relations between their countries and Kuwait and their commitment to further developing these ties across various fields. The meetings also addressed ways to enhance bilateral relations and discussed a range of issues of mutual concern in order to serve shared interests and boost cooperation and coordination in various sectors. — KUNA
