KUWAIT: The Kuwait Scientific Center (KSC), a subsidiary of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), affirmed on Thursday its keenness to highlight national environmental efforts and raise awareness on the importance of protecting Kuwait’s marine environment. Deputy Director General of Visitor Experience at the Scientific Center Mohammad Al-Sanousi told KUNA that the center held a specialized exhibition entitled “Our Sea” on the sidelines of the “Shark Week” activities held on July 17, noting that “the exhibition started on Thursday, and concluded on Saturday.”

Al-Sanousi explained that this specialized exhibition includes environmental pavilions with the participation of the Environment Public Authority (EPA), the General Directorate of Coast Guard, the Kuwait Diving Team, the Kuwait Heritage Society, the Regional Organization for the Protection of the Marine Environment (ROPME), and governmental and private bodies that support the environmental sustainability process in the State of Kuwait. He stated that the exhibition pavilions highlight national environmental efforts and raise awareness on the importance of environmental sustainability for future generations, and have witnessed great turnout and interaction from visitors.

A part of the exhibition

Kuwait Fire Force Team

Director of Public Relations and Media at the Public Authority Environment Minister Sheikha Al-Ibrahim told KUNA that the authority’s participation in the “Mare Nostrum” exhibition is represented by a pavilion that aims to spread environmental awareness and highlight the importance of protecting the marine environment. Al-Ibrahim stated that the participation of the Environment Authority included educational materials and interactive activities targeting various segments of society as part of its efforts to promote environmental culture and support sustainability.

The leader of the Cubs Team of the Kuwait Diving Team, Meshari Al-Sanousi, said in a similar statement to KUNA that the Cubs Team’s participation in this specialized exhibition comes as part of its efforts to spread environmental awareness and highlight the importance of preserving marine life, especially sharks. Al-Sanousi explained that the Cubs Team’s participation is represented by an interactive pavilion that aims to raise the level of environmental awareness about protecting coasts and marine creatures with visual and realistic documentation of the Arabian Gulf environment. — KUNA

ISTANBUL: Kuwaiti artist Sabah Asad expressed his great happiness and pride in representing the State of Kuwait in international forums and raising its flag among nations. His statement came during the launch of the 26th edition of the “Büyükçekmece International Arts, Culture and Handicrafts Festival” in Istanbul on July 24 with the participation of Kuwait along with 32 countries from around the world.

“I am a visual artist who specializes in one of the rare branches of visual arts, which is the art of sculpture and engraving on eggshells – which is considered an unfamiliar art in our Arab societies,” Sabah Asad told KUNA.

He added that he “received invitations to participate in many international exhibitions in countries such as China, Uzbekistan, Italy, Britain and the Gulf states, noting that he won international awards, including the title of “International Sculptor” from the People’s Republic of China.” The Kuwaiti pavilion at the festival, as usual in artistic forums, displayed unique artistic masterpieces. The works of artist Sabah Asad in the field of sculpture and engraving on eggshells won the admiration of visitors and some Turkish media outlets, as well as the approval of the festival’s organizing committee. — 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