Kuwait City: The Minister of Information, Culture, and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, affirmed that Kuwait's selection as the Arab Capital of Culture and Media for 2025 highlights its achievements in arts, media, and cultural dialogue.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Al-Mutairi highlighted in a Sunday statement released by the Ministry of Information that this milestone showcases Kuwait's leadership in fostering connections among diverse communities globally. He emphasized the role of continuous support from His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah in achieving this recognition.
The selection came from the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), as the Arab ministers of information council chose Kuwait for its role in advancing and hosting events in media. Preparations began following the Ministry of Information's 2021-2026 strategy and the National Council for Culture, Arts, and Letters' (NCCAL) 2023-2028 strategy, aiming to create a sustainable cultural environment that promotes creativity while building a pioneering and purposeful media industry.
Kuwait's vision as the Arab Capital of Culture and Media 2025 focuses on strengthening the country's cultural and media standing, showcasing its cultural heritage, and advancing digital media. The events will feature approximately 98 activities over 235 days, reflecting Kuwait's cultural and media landscape. The program will include global and Gulf-wide events to promote cultural and media cooperation.
Al-Mutairi announced that the opening ceremony for Kuwait as the Arab Capital of Culture and Media will take place on February 13, featuring the national theatrical performance "The Earth's Orbit." A press conference will be held on January 26 to present details of the accompanying event program.