Crown Prince sponsors celebration marking 70th ‘versary of Kuwait Investment Office in London

Crown Prince sponsors celebration marking 70th ‘versary of Kuwait Investment Office in London

LONDON: Under the patronage and presence of HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, an event was held on Tuesday to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Kuwait Investment Office in London, at Lancaster House in the British capital. HH the Crown Prince arrived at the venue and was warmly welcomed by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Oil and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Dr Saad Hamad Al-Barrak, Managing Director of Kuwait Investment Authority Ghanem Al-Ghunaiman and Director-General of Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr Mishal Al-Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, as well as members of the board of the Kuwait Investment Authority. A presentation on the history of Kuwaiti investments was given to HH the Crown Prince, showcasing historical photos on this occasion by Kuwait Investment Authority.

HH the Crown Prince then proceeded to meet with British officials participating in the celebration, including Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, Minister of Investment Lord Dominic Johnson, British Ambassador to Kuwait Belinda Lewis, Mayor of the Financial District of London Alderman Nicholas Lyons, Chief Advisor to the Minister of Defense for Middle East and North Africa Affairs Air Marshal Martin Sampson and Director of the