Cairo: A number of Egyptian officials affirmed Thursday that Kuwait is fully deserving of its selection as the Arab Capital of Media and Culture for 2025, citing the Gulf country's long-standing and influential contributions to media and cultural fields.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Dr. Tarek Saada, Head of the Egyptian Media Syndicate, emphasized that choosing Kuwait as the Arab capital of media and culture this year reflects its strong presence and contributions within this field. Whether in theater, journalism, radio, television, or any other media field, Kuwait is there and has a strong presence, he asserted.
Dr. Saada noted that Kuwait's leadership's unlimited support played a crucial role in highlighting the Gulf State's media and cultural contributions. He added that his country and Kuwait also had strong cooperation in such fields. The two countries have a unified media message concerning issues of Arab concerns, with bolstering Arab national security and supporting the Palestinian cause being just a few areas where Kuwait and Cairo are keen on boosting cooperation.
For her part, Egyptian Culture Ministry spokesperson Radhwa Hashem stated that choosing Kuwait as the capital of Arab media and culture for 2025 is in recognition of its decades of contributions. Kuwait remains a platform for dialogue and illumination, she asserted, indicating that this year's designation had already inspired several initiatives and events, including the launch of a joint digital media platform aimed at promoting Arab culture, media content, and creative production.
Hashem further commended the Egyptian-Kuwaiti relations, highlighting the long-standing and tight coordination, especially in the media and cultural fields. The choice of Kuwait as the capital of Arab media and culture is a great opportunity to expand pan-Arab cooperation to boost creativity and cultivate talents, she concluded.