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Korea Health & Beauty Festa launched to boost medical tourism ties

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May 18, 2025

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KUWAIT: The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kuwait inaugurated the first-ever Korea Health & Beauty Festa, held from May 15 to 17, 2025. The landmark event spotlighted Korea’s growing global reputation in advanced healthcare, cosmetic medicine, and wellness tourism, offering Kuwaiti audiences an immersive experience of the country’s thriving health and beauty sectors.

Speaking at the B2B session held ahead of the public opening, Korean Ambassador to Kuwait Park Chong-Suk emphasized the significance of the event in light of increasing people-to-people exchanges between the two nations. “We are very pleased to host the inaugural Korea Health & Beauty Festa in Kuwait,” he said. “This event comes at a time when we are witnessing a rapid rise in travel between our countries, particularly from Kuwait to Korea.”

The Ambassador noted that more than 4,400 Kuwaiti nationals visited Korea in 2024, marking a 65 percent increase from the previous year and a 27 percent rise compared to pre-pandemic figures in 2019. “Today’s B2B event is aimed at fostering partnerships between stakeholders in the healthcare and travel sectors, as we explore new avenues for cooperation,” he added. The main event was held on May 16 and 17 at The Avenues, Kuwait’s premier shopping and lifestyle destination. An official opening ceremony took place on May 16 at 7 pm, attended by VIP guests and dignitaries.

More than 20 leading Korean institutions and travel agencies specializing in medical tourism participated in the festival, showcasing the latest innovations in skincare, wellness treatments and healthcare services. Visitors had the opportunity to engage in on-site consultations, AI-powered skincare diagnostics, and Korean-style massage therapies. Beauty demonstrations were also held, providing a first-hand look at Korean cosmetic trends.

In addition to its medical and wellness focus, the festival featured vibrant cultural activities, including traditional Hanbok dress-up sessions, Korean craft workshops, and a series of live performances such as K-pop showcases and the internationally acclaimed non-verbal performance Nanta. Organized in collaboration with the Korea Tourism Organization, the initiative aims to strengthen tourism and medical partnerships between Korea and Kuwait, while positioning Korea as a leading destination for wellness, beauty and cultural enrichment.

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Thousands gather for Eid Al-Adha prayers across Kuwait

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June 7, 2025

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KUWAIT: Thousands of worshippers gathered at mosques and designated prayer grounds across Kuwait early Friday morning to perform Eid Al-Adha prayers.

Men, women, children, and the elderly flocked to prayer sites in all six governorates, united in a spirit of devotion and joy.

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Amir sends, receives Eid congratulations

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June 6, 2025

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KUWAIT: The Amiri Diwan on Wednesday relayed Eid Al-Adha greetings from HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to Kuwait’s citizens and residents, wishing them a happy Eid amid amity, security and safety. The Amiri Diwan conveyed Eid Al-Adha greetings to HH the Amir, HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. HH the Amir also wished the Arab and Muslim worlds a blessed Eid, security and stability, praying to Almighty Allah to protect Kuwait and its people and grant them security and safety.

HH the Amir also exchanged Eid congratulations with Arab and Muslim leaders. In his cables, he prayed to Almighty Allah to return this blessed occasion on Arab and Muslim nations with goodness, blessings and further stability and security.

HH the Amir received a message of congratulations on Eid Al-Adha from HH the Crown Prince, who expressed his honor to send sincere congratulations to HH the Amir on this occasion, praying sincerely to Allah to protect HH the Amir and wishing him perpetual well-being. HH the Crown Prince also wished success to HH the Amir in leading the dear country to further progress and prosperity. He asked Allah to repeat this blessed occasion on Kuwait and Arab and Muslim nations with progress, goodness and development.

HH the Amir sent a message of thanks to HH the Crown Prince for these good and sincere feelings. He prayed to Almighty Allah to maintain security and safety as well as prosperity of the dear homeland, and wished success to all nationals for making further progress and accomplishments for the sake of the homeland.

HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal also received on Wednesday congratulatory cables on Eid Al-Adha from HH Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. HH the Amir also received cables from HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Kuwait National Guard Chief Sheikh Mubarak Humoud Al-Sabah, HH Dr Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah and HH Sheikh Ahmad Al-Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

HH the Amir also received a congratulatory phone calls on Wednesday from Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Issa Al-Khalifa and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha. — KUNA

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Thousands gather for Eid AL-Adha prayers across Kuwait

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June 6, 2025

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KUWAIT: Thousands of worshippers gathered at mosques and designated prayer grounds across Kuwait early Friday morning to perform Eid Al-Adha prayers.

Men, women, children, and the elderly flocked to prayer sites in all six governorates, united in a spirit of devotion and joy.