137 Kuwaiti women join military service on first day

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KUWAIT CITY, Dec 20, (Agencies): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah affirmed that opening the registration door for female citizens and female workers who wish to join the military service in various sectors comes in appreciation and gratitude for the great role played by Kuwaiti women. This came in a press release from the Ministry of Defense following Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali’s visit on Monday to the calibration operator of the Air Force Maintenance Complex. Director of Moral Guidance and Public Relations Department in the Kuwaiti Army Colonel Muhammad Abel Al-Awadi said that 137 female citizens registered on the first day of the registration period, which will continue until Jan 2, 2022.

The female citizens will join the military service as non-commissioned officers and civilians, reports Al-Qabas daily. According to the statement, Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali said that the ministry is moving forward with its plan to achieve the principle of justice and equality stipulated in the Kuwaiti Constitution, “which has already been started by opening the registration door for those wishing to enroll in the honor of military service, according to the organizing decisions in this regard. He expressed his pride in the efforts of female workers from various technical disciplines in the calibration workshop and their scientific competence and technical skill capable of keeping pace with the latest findings of modern technology in the field of measurement and calibration, adding that history testifies to the excellence and superiority of Kuwaiti women in various administrative and technical positions and disciplines.

He pointed to the ministry’s keenness to harness all forms of support and for all efforts that work to improve the level of performance and contribute to saving waste and preserving public money. He expressed his thanks and appreciation to the workers in the calibration workshop for their efforts and “outstanding” work that reflects the depth of their faith, loyalty and loyalty to their dear country, asking God Almighty to perpetuate the blessing of security, safety and stability for Kuwait under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and His Highness The Crown Prince and His Highness the Prime Minister, may God protect them.

Upon his arrival, the Minister of Defense was received by the Assistant Commander of the Air Force, Major General Staff Pilot Bandar Al-Muzayen, the Commander of the Maintenance Complex, Brigadier General Nasser Al-Awadi, and a number of leaders in the complex. During his visit, Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al- Ali listened to an explanation given by the chief specialist engineer, Sawsan Al-Seif, during which she explained the role and technical tasks performed by the calibration workshop workers, including measurement and inspection of various devices through the use of the latest tools and accurate equipment that conform to internationally approved standards.

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