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Arab Times
4 days ago
- Science
- Arab Times
ASCC hosts special science events during the Eid Al-Adha holiday
KUWAIT CITY, June 2: The Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center (ASCC) has announced its Eid Al-Adha holiday program, set to run for three consecutive days, featuring a variety of workshops, scientific tours, planetarium shows, and live animal exhibits. According to a statement released by ASCC to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Monday, the center houses the largest and most diverse scientific and cultural collections in the region and serves as a trusted source of knowledge for visitors. Visitors during the holiday will have the opportunity to enjoy a new interactive live show at the Space Museum's Planetarium, where they can explore astronomy, its history, recent advances, new space technologies, and a calendar of astronomical events. The Science and Technology Museum will present the 'Kashef' journey, an immersive four-dimensional experience that takes visitors on a voyage inside the human body. The ride features moving seats synchronized with the visual scenes to create a fully engaging experience. In addition, the Museum of Arab and Islamic Sciences is currently hosting the 'Kalila and Dimna' exhibition in partnership with the French Center for Research in the Arabian Peninsula. The exhibit highlights a significant aspect of Arabic literature and is complemented by interactive workshops for children. The center emphasized its commitment to offering a range of activities suitable for all age groups and encouraged those interested to learn more about the program through its social media platforms at @AsccKw.
Arab Times
16-02-2025
- General
- Arab Times
Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Center hosts special events for National Holidays
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 16: Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center (ASCC) announced on Sunday that it will host a series of events for all age groups in celebration of Kuwait's 2025 National Days. In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) following the flag-raising ceremony at the center, the center's supervisor, Wadha Al-Saeed, highlighted that the center's museums offer a variety of daily and weekly activities. These include cultural tours and events, which can be followed through the center's social media platforms. Al-Saeed explained that today's event was held in cooperation with the Hawalli Educational District. During the ceremony, the Kuwaiti flag was raised with the participation of Cub Scouts and Scouts from various schools within the district. The event aimed to promote the national identity. The ceremony took place at the center's main square, which features 350 flagpoles. The square also showcases the center's logo, which is proudly displayed above the museums. The entire area, covering 130,000 square meters, is adorned with the colors of the Kuwaiti flag, and this decoration will remain throughout February. Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Center, one of the projects affiliated with the Amiri Diwan, is a cultural landmark that has earned numerous international awards. The center plays a significant role in spreading culture in all its forms, with the goal of raising awareness, fostering understanding, and keeping pace with the future.
