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Why Russia is the new hotspot for Kuwaitis
Those who love art, culture, fascinating history and exquisite architecture will find themselves immersed in the unique cities of Moscow and St Petersburg. Kuwait Times took part in a trip to Russia sponsored by Jazeera Airways and the Russian Federal Agency for Tourism, bringing readers a firsthand guide to the two cities.St Basil’s CathedralAfter a walk around Red Square, Moscow, with its nearly 900-year-old history, feels both modern and...
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The nightly symphony of the press
Every evening at 8 pm, the rhythmic hum of the Kuwait Times printing press fills the air. This sound is more than just the start of another printing session; it’s a nightly symphony that marks the beginning of a journey to create tomorrow's news. As the clock ticks closer to midnight, the hardworking team that keeps the press alive is in full swing, ensuring every page is perfect.Inside the bustling press, large recyclable paper rolls are...
Sayed Taleb Al-Qallaf explains the process of building a dhow at a workshop in Diwaniyat Al Qallaleef.
Preserving Kuwait's maritime heritage
The traditional craft of dhow building is an important part of Kuwait’s history, and it is being kept alive in the humble and lively workshop of Diwaniyat Al-Qallaleef on Arabian Gulf Street. Before the discovery of oil, explained Sadeq Al-Qallaf, Kuwait’s economy was dependent on trade and pearl diving. This was made possible by the expertly crafted traditional wooden ships (booms) that allowed merchants, sailors and pearl divers to travel...
Sadi artist Zainab Dashti.
Sadu House to open its doorsfor 2024 SADI art exhibition
The anticipated SADI art exhibition organized by and held at Sadu House will see its doors open on Monday, Feb 12 at 7 pm. The Sadu Art and Design Initiative (SADI) is a 3-month ambitious program that invites five up-and-coming local artists to immerse themselves in a series of workshops and lectures that dive deeply into the history, process and cultural importance of Al Sadu weaving.The artists, armed with the knowledge they have gained, would...
The 2300 year old Hellenistic fortress
2,300-year-old ruins at Failaka are falling apart
KUWAIT: I stand on a 2,300-year-old fortress on Failaka Island, watching a team of men piece the walls of the ancient fort together, trying to stop it from slowly collapsing. “I’m not sure the walls will last until next year,” says archaeologist Dr Mathilde Gelin. Gelin shows me photographs of the same excavation of the site, one in 1978 and the other in 2009. The walls in 1978 are clean and stable, with clear corridors running in between....
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KUWAIT: Minister Omar Al-Omar poses for a photo with Nawaf Al-Gharabally and Zain’s executive team.
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