KUWAIT: A formal delegation from Yerevan State University (YSU) of Armenia honored the chairman of the Abdulaziz Saud Al-Babtain Cultural Foundation, poet Abdulaziz Al-Babtain, with an honorary doctorate degree on Monday. The delegation chose to honor Al-Babtain in his home country in an unprecedented move to show appreciation for his prominent role in boosting cultural, social, and humanitarian aspects on an international level.

Kuwaiti poet Abdulaziz Al-Babtain

Speaking on this occasion, Al-Babtain said, "To be honored by Yerevan University in my country brings me great pride," pointing out that serving communities in education, culture, and humanitarian aid aims to incentivize individuals to engage in such initiatives. "An honorary doctorate degree is not a piece of paper to hang on my wall, but it is a message that human lives are valued by their willingness to give without expecting anything in return."

Al-Babtain added he affirmed that such honor and other recognitions he won during his life are means of recognition of Kuwait’s leading role in promoting humanitarian aid and an honor to the Kuwaiti people as well. The honoring ceremony was attended by cultural and public figures, along with professors from Yerevan State University. Yerevan State University is the first and leading higher education institution in Armenia. - KUNA