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The Red Palace in Jahra was built during the reign of Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah (Mubarak Al-Kabeer).
Red Palace: Fort of steadfastness
The Red Palace, also known as the Red Fort, is a historic Kuwaiti fort built in 1897 by Sheikh Mubarak Al-Sabah (Mubarak Al-Kabeer). Over the years, it has served various purposes and now stands as a museum, preserving Kuwait’s rich history and heritage.History researcher Abeer Al-Mutairi explained that the palace was originally constructed as the headquarters for the Jahra army and stables. It served as a staging point for military operations,...
KUWAIT: Participants in a workshop organized by The National Council for Culture, Arts, and Letters (NCCAL), the French Research Centre of the Arabian Peninsula (CEFREPA) and ARCHAÏOS pose for a photo.
NCCAL recruits French experts to train engineers in heritage preservation
KUWAIT: The National Council for Culture, Arts, and Letters (NCCAL) is collaborating with the French Research Centre of the Arabian Peninsula (CEFREPA) to equip Kuwaiti architects and archaeologists with the skills needed to restore and preserve the country’s historical buildings. As part of the collaboration, French scientific research company ARCHAÏOS has conducted a training course for a group of 10 architects and engineers from...
KUWAIT: Reporters and officials pose for a photo during the press conference on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
‘Still hope’ for Lebanon ceasefire deal to hold: German official
KUWAIT: As the Zionist entity continues to strike Lebanon despite reaching a ceasefire agreement, German Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian issues Deike Potzel said there is “still hope” for the deal to work. “There needs to – should be some sort of a mechanism to observe the ceasefire and that it is really adhered to,” she told reporters at a press conference Wednesday, without specifying the steps needed to ensure that...
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Arab World Institute builds cultural bridges between France, Arabs
KUWAIT: Centre Français de Recherche de la Péninsule Arabique (CEFREPA) of the Institute of the Arab World (IMA) held a conference to discuss French cultural diplomacy through the lens of the creation of the IMA in Paris. The conference focused on “States, Power, and Societies in the Arab and Muslim East” and examined different dimensions of power in the modern Arabian Peninsula. This includes the foreign policies of Gulf countries, their...
KUWAIT: Ambassador Anne Koistinen (center right) is seen with other officials during the press conference held ahead of the the EU-GCC summit. — Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
EU pursues multilateral cooperation with GCC in first-ever joint summit
KUWAIT: The European Union is seeking deeper cooperation with Gulf Cooperation Council nations across many fields through the first-ever European Union (EU)-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit, said EU Ambassador to Kuwait Anne Koistinen. The summit, she said, sends a strong message to EU and GCC citizens and the world: we are committed to developing a strategic partnership for many years to come.Koistinen held a press conference at the EU...
Visitors inspect falcons an exhibition. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Feathered friends
Falconry has long been a cultural staple of the Arabian Peninsula, especially in the Gulf, where people are deeply drawn to the lifestyle of raising birds. Falcons are not merely hunting tools but loyal companions that serve their owners until their last days.This year’s falcon exhibition in Kuwait was a success, attracting participants from over 21 countries, including first-time exhibitors from Poland, Austria, Portugal and Russia. The...
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Kuwait Lawyers Association holds AI conference
KUWAIT: The Kuwait Lawyers Association, in cooperation with the French Embassy in Kuwait, held a conference on “Artificial Intelligence between Law and Technology: The Role of Lawyers in Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection.” The two-day event (October 7-8, 2024) was held at the Society’s Theater. On the first day, a lecture about European law was given by Brunessen Bertrand, professor of law at the University of Rennes and expert on...
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Sawt music: Echoes of pre-oil Kuwaiti society
By Khaled Al-AbdulhadiSawt music is a vital genre deeply connected to Kuwaiti cultural history, offering insight into life in pre-oil Kuwait. Today, the genre is preserved by heritage organizations such as the Kuwait Heritage Society, Kuwait Sea Sports Club and the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters.Ethnomusicologist Rolf Killus notes that most agree the genre in its current form was established by poet, composer, singer and oud...
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Toxic environment X has developed
X, formerly Twitter, while always bot-ridden, has become even more toxic over the past period. Most notably after Elon Musk bought the social media platform, and it’s necessary that when reading a post one keeps that in mind. Nonetheless, while it has become freer, it has also allowed for a barrage of spam-like posts to surge on the surface. Many profiles, either with real names or posting anonymously, have been promoting negative, racist, or...
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975,000 still to submit biometrics as deadlines near
KUWAIT: Director of the Personal Investigation Department at the Criminal Investigations Directorate Brig Gen Nayef Al-Mutairi announced that approximately 800,000 Kuwaitis have completed their biometric registration, leaving around 175,000 citizens who are still required to do so. For residents, the number stands at about 1,068,000, with approximately 800,000 residents remaining.He further stated that the process has been progressing smoothly,...
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Ministers address traffic congestion
KUWAIT: Government agencies held a coordination meeting to address the problem of traffic congestion in its various stages (short, medium, and long term) based on the decision of the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers. The General Directorate of Relations and Security Media at the Ministry of Interior said in a statement that the Director General of the General Directorate of Traffic, Brigadier General Jamal Al-Fouderi, chaired a...
KUWAIT: H the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah receives Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs and Managing Director and CEO of QatarEnergy Saad Al-Kaabi on Aug 26, 2024.
Kuwait signs 15-year Qatar gas deal
KUWAIT: In a significant move that underscores the strength of the energy sector in the region, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) and QatarEnergy announced their second long-term sales and purchase agreement for the supply of up to 3 million tons per year of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Kuwait, which was signed on Monday. Building on the foundation laid by their initial agreement signed in 2020, this new contract solidifies the ongoing...
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DAMASCUS: Syria's interim prime minister Mohammad Al-Bashir addresses worshippers during Friday prayers at Umayyad Mosque on Dec 13, 2024. - AFP (See Page 5)
Syria too exhausted for Zionist conflict amid Hezb warning
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Kuwait, US reaffirm strong ties
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KUWAIT: Exam proctors search students before they enter the exam hall to take their final exams in this file photo. — KUNA
MoE forms new exam printing press committee after violations found
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SINGAPORE: World chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju signs an autograph during a meet and greet session in Singapore. Indian teen prodigy Gukesh became the youngest undisputed world chess champion on December 12 after beating China’s Ding Liren in the final match of their series in Singapore. - AFP
Gukesh’s win fuels India chess dreams
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KUWAIT: Health Minister Ahmad Al-Awadhi poses for a photo with a delegation from the University of Houston during their visit to Kuwait.
MoH taps University of Houston for medical scholarships, training