Kuwait
Celebrates its National Day Tomorrow

Muscat,
24 Feb 2026 (ONA) — The State of Kuwait celebrates its National Day tomorrow
(Wednesday), 25 February of every year. This year’s celebration comes as Kuwait
recorded an exceptional developmental milestone during the year 2025,
reflecting the wise vision of Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of
the State of Kuwait, in building a prosperous state that advances steadily toward
the future, based on solid economic strength, humanitarian and diplomatic
leadership, and a growing global status.

The
relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the State of Kuwait represent a disguised
model of cooperation across various levels, particularly in the economic field.
This cooperation ensures mutual benefits for both countries and their peoples.

The
bilateral Omani-Kuwaiti relations receive continuous support from the wise leadership
of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al
Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait.

The publication “State of Kuwait: Deep-Rooted Foundations and Steps Toward the
Future,” issued by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the
Arab Countries of the Gulf, highlights Kuwait’s achievement of unprecedented
financial and investment surpluses, supported by the strength of its sovereign
wealth funds, whose assets exceeded one trillion US dollars, along with the banking
sector’s assets surpassing 100 billion Kuwaiti dinars an indicator of the
resilience of the financial system and the confidence international
institutions place in the national economy.

The report also notes that the Kuwait Stock Exchange recorded gains exceeding
9.6 billion Kuwaiti dinars, reinforcing the attractiveness of the investment
environment and the rising confidence of regional and international investors.
Kuwait additionally achieved a historic milestone by ranking 19th globally in
the National Brand Value Index, with the value of Kuwaiti brands representing
about 9% of GDP one of the highest ratios worldwide.

In
the innovation sphere, Kuwait placed among the world’s top ten in the Global
Innovation Index (GII 2025), supported by advances in digital infrastructure
and progress across key pillars, including 5G technologies, mobile internet
speed, government digitalisation, efficiency of the digital workforce, and the
credit ratings for the state remained within the high category with a stable outlook,
further consolidating Kuwait’s global economic position.

The year 2025 also witnessed a series of high-impact achievements, most notably
performing the longest-distance transcontinental robotic surgery as a global
medical milestone, reaching the highest daily gas production rate in 90 years
from the “Jaza Offshore Field,” and recording exceptional archaeological
discoveries on Failaka Island that reaffirm the depth of Kuwaiti civilisation.
The same period saw notable progress in civil aviation as a regional model for
security and safety, alongside the development of public health laboratories in
line with the highest international standards.

Kuwait also strengthened its status as a global hub for humanitarian work,
sustaining its pioneering role in relief and international assistance so that
humanitarian action has become a constant pillar of its national identity and
global diplomacy.

Diplomatically,
Kuwait achieved a milestone by registering its first global United Nations
resolution in its name within fields related to innovation, reinforcing its
presence on the international stage.

Kuwait further celebrated its position as a cornerstone of the Gulf Cooperation
Council’s journey over 45 years, having hosted eight historic Kuwaiti summits
that produced a legacy of economic and regulatory decisions advancing Gulf
integration, including steps toward establishing the GCC common market,
strengthening financial market integration, adopting unified environmental and
logistics systems, and supporting broader Arab economic development.

—Ends/AG