First batch of female Army officers take oath in Kuwait
. . . marks a significant milestone in the country’s military history
Kuwait marked a significant milestone in its military history as the first batch of female university graduates appointed as officers in the Kuwaiti Army officially took the legal oath following the issuance of an Amiri decree appointing them to military service.
During a ceremony attended by senior military leaders, Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah presented the graduates with their official ranks after the reading of the Amiri decree. The newly commissioned officers then took the legal oath, formally beginning their service within the Armed Forces.
The Minister of Defense congratulated the graduates, describing the royal trust granted by His Highness the Amir of Kuwait and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, as a major national responsibility.
He emphasized that the inclusion of women officers represents an important step in supporting Kuwaiti women within the military institution and reflects the Armed Forces’ commitment to benefiting from qualified national talent.
Sheikh Abdullah stated that the new officers would serve as a qualitative addition to the Kuwaiti Army, helping strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of military duties and responsibilities.
He also urged the graduates to remain disciplined, sincere, and committed to continuously developing their scientific and practical capabilities while serving the nation and safeguarding its security and stability.
The ceremony was attended by Lieutenant General Khaled Al-Shuraian, Deputy Chief of the General Staff Major General Pilot Sabah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and several senior army commanders.
The appointment of the first female officers marks a historic development in Kuwait’s military establishment and reflects ongoing efforts to expand women’s participation in national institutions and leadership roles.
