Abu dhabi: The Kuwaiti National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), inaugurated the Kuwaiti Cultural Days in the UAE. This event is part of Kuwait's celebration of its designation as the Capital of Arab Culture and Media in 2025. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Kuwait's ambassador to the UAE, Jamal Al-Ghunaim, emphasized that this cultural event strengthens the fraternal bonds between the two countries and their peoples.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Al-Ghunaim highlighted the historic and distinguished nature of Kuwaiti-Emirati relations, which have been marked by fruitful partnerships across various domains. He noted that these cultural days offer the public in the UAE an opportunity to explore different aspects of Kuwaiti culture. Al-Ghunaim also stated that Kuwait's designation as the capital of Arab culture and media for 2025 underscores its significant role in enriching Arab cultural and media activities. He reaffirmed Kuwait's commitment to continuing its cultural contributions.
UAE Deputy Minister of Culture, Mubarak Al-Nakhi, remarked that this cultural initiative serves as an open platform for art and identity, reflecting the depth of the relationship between the two Gulf countries. Al-Nakhi acknowledged Kuwait's historical role in the development of Arab culture and expressed that the Kuwaiti Cultural Days feature a variety of activities including art exhibitions, folk performances, musical evenings, and intellectual seminars, all of which highlight the Kuwaiti identity and cultural ties between the nations.
Al-Nakhi emphasized the deep-rooted Emirati-Kuwaiti relationship, based on shared values and a vision of investing in people and their cultural identity. He extended his wishes for the success of the Kuwaiti Cultural Days, hoping they would foster creativity, dialogue, and stronger ties between the two countries. He also expressed appreciation for the efforts of Ambassador Al-Ghunaim and the NCCAL in organizing the event.
Saad Al-Enezi, the head of the Kuwaiti delegation and Assistant Secretary General of the NCCAL for Administrative and Financial Affairs, noted that the Kuwaiti Cultural Days will continue until next Thursday. He emphasized the long-standing fraternal ties between Kuwait and the UAE, which extend beyond political realms into social, economic, and cultural fields. Al-Enezi described the cultural days as a celebration of a shared success story, promoting cultural exchange and enriching artistic and literary scenes.
Al-Enezi pointed out the continuous cooperation between cultural institutions in Kuwait and the UAE over the years, including cultural weeks, musical and theatrical exchanges, joint exhibitions, and forums. He concluded by stating that the Kuwaiti Cultural Days in the UAE add to a series of partnerships aimed at fostering cultural exchange and creativity, providing the public with insights into Kuwait's heritage and its contributions to Gulf and Arab identity.