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Embassy celebrates Turkish Cuisine Week
KUWAIT: The Embassy of the Republic of Turkey to Kuwait hosted a reception on Sunday at Kuwait Marina Hotel, in collaboration with the Turkey Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey, to celebrate the annual Turkish Cuisine Week. In her opening remarks, Turkish Ambassador Tuba Nur Sonmez emphasized Turkish cuisine’s unique place among world cuisines, highlighting its deep-rooted history, health-conscious nature and sustainable qualities.
The ambassador underlined the shared values of hospitality and culinary appreciation between Turkey and Kuwait, expressing her belief that such events further strengthen the bonds of friendship and cultural ties between the two nations. The event featured a presentation on the historical development of Turkish culinary culture, its regional diversity, and traditional cooking techniques. Guests had the opportunity to taste a wide array of meticulously prepared Turkish dishes, desserts, and beverages at various tasting stations. They also received information about the recipes and preparation methods of the dishes served.
Additionally, a special exhibition showcasing visuals and recipes from Turkish cuisine was presented to visitors, offering a deeper insight into Turkey’s rich culinary heritage. A traditional Turkish folk dance performance by students from the Kuwait Turkish School was among the highlights of the evening, drawing great interest and appreciation from the audience. At the conclusion of the event, a raffle was held in which several fortunate attendees won round-trip flight tickets to Turkey. The event was attended by Sadiq Marafi, Assistant Minister for Europe Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait, as the Guest of Honor.
KUWAIT: A delegation from Keeta, a food delivery platform developed by Chinese tech company Meituan, paid a visit to Kuwait Times and Kuwait News on Tuesday, getting a glimpse into the local media scene.
The stopover, which included friendly conversations and a lighthearted studio game, was part of Keeta’s broader regional exploration as it prepares to enter the Kuwaiti market, following launches in Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia.
KUWAIT: The delegation from Keeta browses old newspaper editions at the Kuwait Times archives room.
Content creator Hussain Sana explains to the team the work process at the editorial department.
The Keeta team is engrossed in a conversation with Kuwait Times Deputy Editor-in-Chief Abdullah Boftain and PR and CSR Manager Jana Alnaqeeb.
During the visit, the team toured the Kuwait Times studio, printing press, editorial department, and archives room, getting a behind-the-scenes look at how the newsroom operates. Impressed by the legacy and scale of the operation, they expressed curiosity and appreciation for the process that shapes local journalism.
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