Kuwait City: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah paid a visit to the Kuwait Blind Association (KPA), accompanied by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and His Highness the Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah. The visit was marked by a warm reception from Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaila, Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, along with the Kuwait Blind Association Director, Fayiz Al-Azmi, and the Association's Secretary General Mansour Al-Enezi.
According to Kuwait News Agency, His Highness the Amir congratulated the association on the holy month of Ramadan and expressed his pride in the association's efforts in supporting those with vision impairment. He acknowledged their contributions to the country through sports, events, and seminars, highlighting the significance of the first Al-Baghli Holy Quran Competition for the Blind at the GCC countries level.
His Highness reiterated the rights of individuals with vision impairment, urging both public and private sectors to provide adequate support. He emphasized the importance of modern technology in ensuring that those with vision impairments can benefit from it.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kuwait Blind Association, Fayiz Al-Azmi, also delivered a speech, extending congratulations to His Highness the Amir and other leaders on the occasion of Ramadan. He remarked on the unique nature of such visits, which reflect the Amir's humanitarian role in supporting visually impaired members of society.
The visit concluded with His Highness the Amir receiving a commemorative gift to mark the occasion.