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Arab Times
05-02-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
National Industrial Pride Festival boosts local products: Minister
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 5: Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ajeel emphasized on Tuesday that the second National Industries Pride Festival serves as a key platform to promote national products and showcase their high quality, ultimately strengthening Kuwait's industrial standing. In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) during the festival's opening, Minister Al-Ajeel highlighted the importance of supporting and encouraging national industries by organizing events and festivals that spotlight the accomplishments of local companies. He praised the efforts of all the organizations involved in the event, which is a collaborative effort between the Voluntary Work Center, Kuwait Municipality, and the Mubarakiya Market Beautification and Development Committee. Sheikha Amthal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Head of the Voluntary Work Center, also spoke to KUNA, explaining that the center aims, through this festival, to support Kuwait's vision of showcasing the potential of the local industrial sector. Sheikha Amthal noted that the first edition of the festival, which coincided with the Gulf Cup (Gulf Zain 26), was a resounding success and well-received by attendees, prompting expanded participation for the second edition. She expressed hope that the event would not only boost consumer confidence in national products but also foster stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors to achieve sustainable economic development. The festival is being held at Mubarakiya Market, featuring the participation of 16 leading Kuwaiti companies across various local industries. Additionally, the Kuwait Oil Company and Kuwait Airways are also partaking by offering special deals to festival visitors.
Arab Times
28-01-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
'Gulf Cup Zain 26' a milestone in Gulf unity and Kuwait's achievement: Minister
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 28 (KUNA): Minister of Information and Culture, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, and Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee of the Arabian Gulf Cup Football Championship (Gulf Zain 26), Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, emphasized that the exceptional organization and widespread public success of the championship were not just a triumph in sports but a message of strength, unity, and a vibrant representation of the Gulf region's unity. "The future is Gulf," he stated. Al-Mutairi made these remarks during a ceremony honoring the partners of success and the committees involved in organizing the championship, which took place in Kuwait from December 21, 2024, to January 4, 2025. He described the celebration of the organizing committees, volunteers, and workers as a moment where pride meets gratitude, acknowledging their contribution to a success that extends beyond sports. He added that the championship, held under the high patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, with the generous support of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and the diligent follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Prime Minister, reflected the wise leadership's belief that true achievement comes from the country's citizens, whose resilient spirit and determination drive success. Al-Mutairi stressed that the honorees were the driving force behind this achievement, as they played a pivotal role in raising Kuwait's name on the global stage. They demonstrated that Kuwait's youth are both the backbone of the nation's present and the hope for its future. He further noted that the championship's organizational success showcased the capabilities of Kuwaiti youth to shape both the present and future, drawing on the country's rich history in sports. Their efforts and creativity wrote a new chapter of excellence that presented Kuwait to the world in a glowing light, powered by the spirit of its people. In his address to the organizers and young volunteers, Al-Mutairi said, "Your success today has brought smiles to everyone's faces, showing what we can achieve when goals are unified and efforts are integrated." He expressed his deep appreciation for their wonderful work, which has proven that "Kuwait is a beacon of achievement and creativity, a symbol of unity and giving." Meanwhile, Mohammad Al-Mannai, Deputy Director General for Administrative, Financial, and Communications Affairs at Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), emphasized the agency's commitment to covering all events in Kuwait to ensure their success in the media. He praised the Supreme Organizing Committee for its distinguished work in organizing the Gulf Zain 26 Championship. Al-Mannai explained that KUNA had mobilized all its resources to cover this Gulf sports event, under the close supervision of senior management led by Director General Dr. Fatima Al-Salem. He expressed gratitude to Minister Al-Mutairi for honoring him and acknowledged the contributions of all state agencies and working committees whose efforts were vital in the success of this major sporting event.
