Kuwait envoy applauds Sheikha Bibi's cultural award in London
Ambassador Al-Munaikh expressed his support for all efforts aimed at highlighting Kuwait's cultural heritage and conveying it to international forums. He expressed his appreciation for the ongoing cooperation between Kuwait's Embassy in the UK and the Sadu Society, stressing the embassy's commitment to highlighting this rich heritage in its various cultural activities. He pointed to the cooperation agreement between Kuwait and King Charles Foundation, signed in 2024, to exchange expertise and traditional techniques in the field of cultural heritage, in which the Sadu Society contributed to providing technical and traditional expertise related to sadu weaving in Kuwait. In a statement to KUNA, Sheikha Bibi said that creating culture is a shared endeavor, highlighting the importance of preserving it. She added that the distinguished women who won this award have achieved numerous accomplishments in various fields, with one common goal; to advance and celebrate the status and empowerment of Arab women. Sheikha Bibi has spent more than a decade supporting sadu weavers and pioneers, ensuring the continuity of this traditional craft in Kuwait (KUNA)
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Kuwait Times
20 hours ago
- Kuwait Times
Chief Al-Maqamis: KRCS stresses commitment to humanitarian awareness, global solidarity
Chairman of Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) Khaled Al-Maqamis KUWAIT: Chairman of Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) Khaled Al-Maqamis affirmed the Society's commitment to promoting humanitarian awareness and reinforcing universal humanitarian a statement to KUNA on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, marked annually on August 19, Al-Maqamis said humanitarian work is deeply rooted value in Kuwaiti society and a core aspect of the State's approach to aiding those in need worldwide. He noted that Kuwait's humanitarian initiatives, through both official and non-governmental channels, have strengthened its global standing in relief efforts. Al-Maqamis highlighted the importance of increasing cooperation with international organizations to address growing humanitarian crises, pointing to KRCS's swift response through targeted aid. He explained that KRCS has provided urgent assistance this year to several countries affected by disasters or conflict, including Palestine, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, Sudan, and Türkiye. The aid included food parcels, shelter supplies, and sustainable development also paid tribute to humanitarian workers and volunteers, underscoring their dedication and sacrifice, and reiterated KRCS's ongoing commitment to its humanitarian mission in line with Kuwait's belief in humanitarian aid. — KUNA
Kuwait Times
a day ago
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait delivers 40 tons of aid to Gaza
KUWAIT: The fourth Kuwaiti planeload departed from Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base to Egypt's Al-Arish International Airport, carrying 40 tons of food supplies destined for Gaza as part of the ongoing second Kuwaiti air bridge. Chairman of the Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) Khaled Al-Maghames told KUNA that the shipment, organized in collaboration with the Kuwaiti Embassy in Cairo and the Palestine Red Crescent Society, forms part of Kuwait's ongoing humanitarian efforts to assist people affected by crises. He added that the latest aid shipment was coordinated with several Kuwaiti charities, and confirmed that additional flights are being arranged in cooperation with Kuwait's Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense. Al-Maghames expressed gratitude to all government entities involved for facilitating the delivery, reaffirming KRCS's commitment to global humanitarian support. GAZA: This picture taken from the Bureij camp for displaced Palestinians in the central Gaza Strip, shows a military transport dropping humanitarian aid over the besieged territory on August 17, 2025. – AFP Meanwhile, the Egyptian Red Crescent announced on Sunday the entry of the 16th convoy of 'Zad al-Ezza ... from Egypt to Gaza' into southern Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing, carrying about 2,400 tons of urgent food, medical, and relief supplies. The organization said the convoy included essential food items, over 100 tons of medical supplies, and other necessary relief materials. The Egyptian Red Crescent launched the 'Zad al-Ezza' convoys on July 27, delivering thousands of tons of aid, including flour, baby milk, therapeutic medicines, personal care items, and fuel, as part of ongoing efforts to provide food and humanitarian support to residents of the Gaza Strip. — KUNA
Kuwait News Agency
4 days ago
- Kuwait News Agency
Kuwait's 4th relief plane departs to Gaza
KUWAIT, Aug 15 (KUNA) -- The fourth Kuwaiti planeload departed Friday from Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base to Egypt's Al-Arish International Airport, carrying 40 tons of food supplies to Gaza as part of the ongoing second Kuwaiti air bridge. Chairman of Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) Khaled Al-Maghames told KUNA that the aircraft carried large quantities of relief aid to be delivered to the Gaza Strip via Egypt in collaboration with the Kuwaiti Embassy in Cairo and Palestine Red Crescent Society. He added that this planeload came in the context of Kuwaiti efforts to help disaster-hit people, noting that the latest aid shipment was carried out in cooperation with several Kuwaiti charities. He also confirmed further aid flights are being arranged in cooperation with Kuwait's Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense. Al-Maghames thanked all government bodies involved for their efforts in facilitating and delivering the aid, and affirmed KRCS's continued global humanitarian efforts. (end)
