The Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah attended the oath-taking ceremony for 14 graduates from the Women’s Police Institute on Tuesday. The event marked the completion of the 11th mandatory course for civil university graduates at the Police College in Qatar, the first such Kuwaiti female delegation to undertake the training abroad. Acting Undersecretary Major General Ali Al-Adwani joined a number of senior security officials at the gathering, which highlighted ongoing efforts to integrate women into specialized security roles. The Ministry of Interior detailed the proceedings in an official statement distributed that day.
Sheikh Fahad told the new officers that the oath constitutes a responsibility and a trust demanding sincerity in serving the homeland along with full commitment to implementing the law while safeguarding the rights of all citizens and residents. He described female police personnel as essential partners in delivering the security mission for the country. The minister instructed the graduates to convert the expertise and abilities gained during their studies into practical performance defined by competence, strict discipline and respectful engagement with members of the public.
Colonel Adhari Al-Safi, director of the Women’s Police Institute, read the formal appointment order assigning the graduates to the police force at the rank of lieutenant. Colonel Fatma Al-Mutairi then led the oath, which the 14 women repeated before Sheikh Fahad. Lieutenant Manwa Anbar earned first place overall in her cohort as well as first in athletic training while Lieutenant Ritaj Khamis secured first position for discipline, the ministry statement noted.
KUNA reports from previous years show that Kuwait has expanded female recruitment into law enforcement, with the Women’s Police Institute graduating 171 officers in its 14th class during August 2025 alone. That earlier cohort included 132 lieutenants, 31 warrant officers and eight sergeants, illustrating steady growth in the number of women entering the field. The latest group of 14 represents a targeted program focused on advanced training outside Kuwait to build specialized capabilities.
The Ministry of Interior has pursued initiatives to broaden participation by Kuwaiti women across security functions as part of wider institutional development. Such programs align with national objectives to strengthen the efficiency of police operations through diverse staffing that incorporates both male and female personnel. Officials have consistently presented these steps as opportunities for women to contribute directly to public safety and order.
Senior ministry leaders have attended multiple graduation and oath ceremonies in recent years to underscore the importance of the Women’s Police Institute. These events typically feature announcements of appointments, recognition of top performers and formal pledges of loyalty to the state. The September 15 ceremony followed this established pattern while introducing the Qatar training component for the first time.
