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Dr Waleed Sarab

Weaving culture and creativity on canvas

Kuwaiti artist Dr Waleed Sarab’s works are a vibrant tapestry of artistic expression, subtly woven from Kuwait’s rich cultural heritage. At the heart of his art lies a deep connection between past and present — a bond that comes alive in each of his paintings. In an exclusive interview with Kuwait Times, Dr Sarab shares how his love for art began, and how that passion evolved into a profession — and ultimately, a way of life. “I began...

'Awaiting Destiny' by Nimsha Abdul Karim

A shared passion for art

What began as a small WhatsApp group has grown into a thriving organization, fulfilling the long-held dream of artists in Kuwait. As its name suggests, InASK (International Artists Space Kuwait) is likely the only organization in the country that brings together artists of all nationalities. The initiative was launched two years ago when Indian expatriate artist Sunil Kulanada created a WhatsApp group for artists, which later evolved into InASK....

AUK President Dr Rawda Awwad presents a memento to Indian Ambassador Dr Adarsh Swaika.

Indian embassy gifts a collection of books to AUK

KUWAIT: The Indian Embassy gifted a collection of English books on India to the American University of Kuwait (AUK) on Tuesday as a gesture to strengthen cultural cooperation between the embassy and AUK. “This is a small way of starting our cooperation with AUK,” Indian Ambassador Dr Adarsh Swaika said at a ceremony which was jointly organized by AUK and the Indian Embassy on the university premises. AUK President Dr Rawda Awwad, embassy and...

Naaji in front of her jeep at Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

Meet Naaji Noushi, the solo mom traveler from India

Setting out on a solo road journey on her SUV, Naaji Noushi has reached Kuwait as part of her new mission after travelling the length and breadth of GCC countries over the last six months. An Indian mom of five and a vlogger and a social media influencer, Naaji has earned a name for herself as a lone woman traveler who braves rare odds to realize her dreams as a travel enthusiast and a cultural tourist. In Kuwait, she travelled in her Mahindra...

KUWAIT: Minister Dr Mahmoud Abdulaziz Bushehri and Ambassador Dr Adarsh Swaika cut the ceremonial cake on the occasion.

Modi’s visit has opened new chapter in Kuwait-India ties: Ambassador

KUWAIT: The historic and successful visit of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kuwait in December 2024 has opened a new chapter in the bilateral relations between India and Kuwait, said Indian Ambassador Dr Adarsh Swaika as he addressed an event hosted by Indian Embassy in Kuwait to celebrate the 76th Republic Day of India at Regency Hotel on January 29. Dr Mahmoud Abdulaziz Bushehri, the Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable...

Falcon enthusiast watch the birds during the Kuwait International Falcon Exhibition on Saturday. – Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat

Bird enthusiasts flock to Kuwait falcon exhibition

KUWAIT: Scores of falconers and bird lovers flocked to the five-day falcon exhibition at Sabhan as the 8th edition of the Kuwait International Falcon event came to a close on Saturday. Billed as a successful event, this year’s falcon exhibition attracted more than 21 countries including first-timers such as Poland, Austria, Portugal and Russia. The exhibition has been an important annual event for both enthusiasts and people interested in...

The first issue, a handwritten edition of Malayalam, hit the newsstands on September 1, 1982.

A page from the past

Memories of Malayalam, Urdu and Tagalog sections still evoke nostalgia KUWAIT: Former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s state visit to Kuwait in May 1981 marked a watershed moment in the history of Kuwait Times as the paper published a two-page Malayalam manuscript supplement along with its main English edition to commemorate the historic visit. Former Kuwait Times Executive Editor K P Mohanan had reached out to veteran Indian journalist...

KUWAIT: HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah receives India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Aug 18, 2024. — KUNA

India looks to upgrade bilateral ties with Kuwait: Dr Jaishankar

KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on Sunday received India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, who arrived in Kuwait on an official visit on Sunday. His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah also received the Indian minister. In addition to Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya, the meetings were attended by Director of the Office of His Highness...

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Dr Waleed Sarab

Weaving culture and creativity on canvas