KUWAIT: His
Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a
congratulatory cable yesterday from His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf
Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah over his safe return from the US. In his cable, His
Highness Sheikh Nawaf expressed gratitude and thanked Allah Almighty for His
Highness the Amir's return after successful medical checkups. His Highness the
Crown Prince expressed on behalf of Kuwaiti citizens and residents best wishes
and congratulation to His Highness the Amir. In turn, His Highness the Amir
sent a thank you letter to His Highness the Crown Prince for his kind words and
sentiments.

His Highness the
Amir also received a letter from the chief of Kuwait's National Guard His
Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, welcoming him back home after having
underwent medical checkups in the US. The National Guard is ecstatic over His
Highness the Amir's safe return to the country after his "successful
medical checkups allayed all of our concerns over his wellbeing," he wrote
in his letter. Replying to the National Guard chief, His Highness the Amir
thanked him for his warm sentiments, wishing Kuwait continued prosperity and
development.

Furthermore, His
Highness the Amir received a letter of congratulations from National Assembly
Speaker Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanem and members of the parliament on the occasion of
his return to Kuwait. In the letter, the Parliament Speaker greeted His Highness,
on behalf of himself and all MPs, expressing sincere sentiments and happiness
over the return of His Highness to the country after successfully completing
his medical trip in the United States, asking Almighty Allah to grant him with
everlasting health so he may continue with his wise leadership of Kuwait and
loyal people.

In reply, His
Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad thanked the parliament, speaker and members, for
their sincere emotions shown in the letter, hoping for more achievements and
prosperity, and asked Almighty Allah to bless the Kuwaiti people with health
and happiness.

In addition, His
Highness the Amir received a message from His Highness Sheikh Nasser
Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who wished His Highness the Amir good health
so he may carry on with "his blessed march of serving our beloved country
and pushing forward the Process of development, progress and prosperity."
Also in the cable, His Highness Sheikh Nasser said he was deeply proud of the
noticeable development and progress in the country in various spheres, under
"your sagacious leadership," renewing the allegiance and faithfulness
to His Highness on his behalf and on behalf of the Kuwaiti people.

In reply, His
Highness the Amir sent a cable to His Highness Sheikh Nasser expressing
gratitude for the good and sincere feelings on his return to the country. His
Highness prayed to Allah Almighty to protect the dear homeland and guide the
people toward further progress and prosperity.

Prime Minister
cables Amir

In the meantime,
His Highness the Amir received a cable of congratulations from His Highness the
Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah upon the safe arrival
of His Highness the after completing the medical checkups successfully. His Highness
the Amir sent a response thanks cable to His Highness the Prime Minister,
expressing His Highness's appreciation for the sincere and genuine feelings His
Highness the Prime Minister and cabinet Ministers expresses.

His Highness the
Amir prayed to Allah Almighty to maintain the blessings of security and
prosperity to our beloved nation and to help its people to serve Kuwait and
achieve its developmental aims, and His Highness wished his people everlasting
health and wellness.

Moreover, Kuwait's
Deputy Premier and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs Anas Al-Saleh voiced
content and relief for safe return of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah
Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, following successful medical checkups in the US.
Saleh, in a statement, congratulated His Highness the Amir on his safe return
to continue his leadership of the nation. Saleh prayed to Allah the Almighty to
bestow His Highness the Amir with good health.

Minister of
Commerce and Industry Khaled Al-Roudhan described as 'a joyous occasion' the
return home of His Highness the Amir following successful medical checkups in
the US. "The joyful feelings that we see among Kuwaitis and expatriates
show how much love they have for His Highness the Amir, the humanitarian
leader," Roudhan, also Minister of State for Services, said in a
statement. His Highness the Amir, he added, reasserted Kuwait's philanthropy
worldwide and has a major peace-making efforts.

Minister of
Justice and Minister of State for parliament affairs Dr Mohammad Al-Afasi also
welcomed the safe return home of His Highness the Amir. "The whole of
Kuwait is extremely happy with the return of His Highness the Amir which
reflects how citizens and expatriates have so much love for him," Afasi
said in a statement. He said His Highness the Amir's generosity has reached
people in need in many parts of the world, indeed granting him the
'Humanitarian Leader' title by the UN.

Minister of Awqaf
and Islamic Affairs Fahad Al-Shula congratulated His Highness the Amir or his safe
return, saying that Kuwaitis and expatriates have showed so much affection to
His Highness the Amir upon his return. Shula, also Minister of State for
Municipal Affairs, said the return of His Highness the Amir mirrored solid
relationship between the ruler and people. He prayed to Allah Almighty to
bestow his blessing upon His Highness the Amir.

Minister of
Education and Minister of Higher Education Dr Hamed Al-Azmi meanwhile expressed
content for the return home of His Highness the Amir, congratulating him on his
return on behalf of the Ministry and Kuwait University. He prayed to Allah
Almighty to bestow His Highness the Amir with good health. Kuwait University
President Dr Hussain Al-Ansari congratulated His Highness the Amir on his safe
return.

He said Kuwaitis
were awaiting for His Highness the Amir's return. Minister of Public Works and
Minister of State for Housing Affairs Dr Jenan Bushehri said that His Highness
the Amir has relentless contributions and is like "a father for all,"
adding that the Kuwaiti people were awaiting for the return of their leader.
His Highness the Amir's vast political, diplomatic and economic experience and
vision transformed Kuwait to new levels.

Policemen
released

In the meantime,
the Ministry of Interior announced a decision to release all of police members
held for disciplinary cases, on the occasion of the safe return of His Highness
the Amir to the country. In a statement to the press, the ministry said the
decision was issued by Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Lieutenant
General Sheikh Khalid Al-Jarrah Al-Sabah on the occasion of His Highness the
Amir's safe return to the homeland.

Also yesterday,
His Highness Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award shared prizes with
the public in Kuwait in celebration on the return of His Highness the Amir
Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Chairwoman of the Award Board of
Trustees Sheikha Aida Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah said in a press statement Wednesday
that she was happy about the safe return of His Highness the Amir and
congratulating him on the successful medical checkups in US. Sheikha Aida
Al-Sabah congratulated citizens and residents over the good news, expressing
gratitude for his successful humanitarian work and wise leadership that lead to
safety and security of the country.

Also yesterday,
the embassies of Guyana and Pakistan in Kuwait released statements
congratulating His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on
his safe return to the country. "The government of Guyana, South America
and the Embassy of Guyana in Kuwait are thrilled, delighted and jubilant that
the visionary Amir, United Nations' designated Humanitarian Leader, and World
Bank awardee for Global Social and Economic Development, is safely back home in
Kuwait after health tests in the US," reads a statement released by the
Embassy of Guyana yesterday. Meanwhile, the Embassy of Pakistan expressed in a
press statement happiness over the "successful health check-up" His
Highness the Amir underwent in the US, and his safe return back home. - KUNA