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Kuwaiti poet Ahmad Al-Adwani named 2025 Arab Culture Icon
RABAT: The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) and the Moroccan Ministry of Culture and Communication have announced the late Kuwaiti poet Ahmad Al-Adwani as the Arab Culture Icon for 2025. The declaration was made during a special event held Friday evening as part of the 30th International Book and Publishing Fair in Rabat. The celebration was attended by Moroccan Minister of Culture and Communication Mehdi Bensaid, ALECSO Director-General Mohamed Ould Amar, as well as prominent Arab poets, writers, intellectuals, and representatives of Arab diplomatic missions in Morocco. Born in 1922, Ahmad Al-Adwani passed away on June 17, 1990. He is the author of the Kuwaiti national anthem’s lyrics, and his poems have been translated into English, French, Chinese, and Spanish. Al-Adwani also played a significant role in the early development of Kuwaiti theater.
Ahmad Al-Adwani
Mohammad bin Redha, Acting Assistant Secretary-General for the Antiquities and Museums Sector at NCCAL, received the award on his behalf. Bin Redha told KUNA on Saturday that honoring Al-Adwani is a well-deserved recognition of his legacy. He described the poet as one of the pioneers of Kuwait’s cultural and literary renaissance and a prominent Arab voice who strengthened cultural awareness and national identity. He emphasized that Al-Adwani was a revolutionary poet and dedicated intellectual who believed in the power of words to enlighten and transform society. His impact on Arab creativity is lasting and profound. Bin Redha noted that this tribute is a reflection of Kuwait’s important role in enriching Arab culture and the high regard that cultural icons from Kuwait receive for their enduring literary and humanitarian contributions.
He added that this recognition embodies the spirit of Arab cooperation in promoting culture and honoring its pioneers through initiatives and events that reflect a shared cultural vision and destiny. — KUNA
ZHENGZHOU, China: KUNA Acting Director General Mohammad Al-Mannai highlighted on Friday Kuwait’s leadership in media, culture, and peaceful coexistence, emphasizing the country’s commitment to dialogue and building international bridges. Al-Mannai’s statement came during his participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit held in Zhengzhou city, China.
Al-Mannai said that the summit represented a unique opportunity to formulate shared visions that consolidate the role of media in shaping enlightened awareness and guiding public policies. He called for unified media efforts to address current and future challenges and emphasized the need for cultural dialogue and shared media bridges to enhance global understanding.
He also highlighted the shift from traditional media to digital platforms, calling for sharing the experiences and exploration of AI to enhance content and user experience.
KUNA Acting Director General Mohammad Al-Mannai and (right) Acting Editor-in-Chief Mohammad Al-Bahar, during Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit held in Zhengzhou city, China.
Al-Mannai renewed Arab institutions’ commitment to cooperate, strengthen partnerships, and turn shared interests and cultural intersections into opportunities for peace and development.
He praised the large Arab participation in the summit, highlighting its significance in showcasing Arab media’s pivotal role regionally and internationally. KUNA’s Acting Director General commended the active participation and constructive proposals aimed at enhancing cooperation among SCO member states and promoting sustainable development through think tank exchanges.
The SCO’s Media and Think Tank Summit is held in preparation for the leaders’ summit scheduled in Tianjin city on August 31 until September first. Apart from the acting director general, KUNA’s delegation ALSO includes Acting Editor-in-Chief Mohammad Al-Bahar, in addition to Head of Marketing and Public Relations Lamia Al-Farsi. —KUNA
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Kuwait Ambassador in China reaffirms support for constructive media dialogue at SCO Conference
ZHENGZHOU, China: Kuwait’s Ambassador to China Jassem Al-Najem affirmed Kuwait’s commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at fostering constructive media dialogue and expanding cooperation between media institutions and think tanks. Speaking at the Media and Think Tank Conference of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Ambassador Al-Najem highlighted the importance of such conferences in strengthening mutual understanding among SCO member states.
Kuwait’s Ambassador to China Jassem Al-Najem
He noted the summit’s focus on pressing global issues such as digital innovation, green development, sustainable growth, and cross-border cooperation, emphasizing Kuwait’s readiness to expand partnerships within the SCO framework.
Ambassador Al-Najem also underlined Kuwait’s “Kuwait Vision 2035,” which includes key infrastructure projects like Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port and the Northern Economic Zone to enhance regional connectivity and investment. He praised China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a vital platform for global development and reiterated Kuwait’s early commitment to the initiative since 2014. He also conveyed Kuwait’s support for global cooperation efforts launched by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Ambassador Al-Najem highlighted Kuwait’s recent full membership in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and reaffirmed Kuwait’s role in supporting development through the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), which has financed projects in over 100 developing countries. The ambassador conveyed greetings from Kuwait’s Minister of Information, Culture and State Minister for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, wishing the summit success in strengthening regional and international media cooperation.
Kuwait’s delegation at the forum includes Acting Director General Mohammad Al-Mannai, Acting Editor-in-Chief Mohammad Al-Bahar and Head of Marketing and Public Relations Lamia Al-Farsi. — KUNA
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