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Kuwait Times
6 days ago
- Kuwait Times
Embassy celebrates Turkish Cuisine Week
Turkish ambassador Tuba Nur Sonmez KUWAIT: The Embassy of the Republic of Turkey to Kuwait hosted a reception on Sunday at Kuwait Marina Hotel, in collaboration with the Turkey Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey, to celebrate the annual Turkish Cuisine Week. In her opening remarks, Turkish Ambassador Tuba Nur Sonmez emphasized Turkish cuisine's unique place among world cuisines, highlighting its deep-rooted history, health-conscious nature and sustainable qualities. The ambassador underlined the shared values of hospitality and culinary appreciation between Turkey and Kuwait, expressing her belief that such events further strengthen the bonds of friendship and cultural ties between the two nations. The event featured a presentation on the historical development of Turkish culinary culture, its regional diversity, and traditional cooking techniques. Guests had the opportunity to taste a wide array of meticulously prepared Turkish dishes, desserts, and beverages at various tasting stations. They also received information about the recipes and preparation methods of the dishes served. The Turkish ambassador poses for a group photo with Ambassadors and officials. Additionally, a special exhibition showcasing visuals and recipes from Turkish cuisine was presented to visitors, offering a deeper insight into Turkey's rich culinary heritage. A traditional Turkish folk dance performance by students from the Kuwait Turkish School was among the highlights of the evening, drawing great interest and appreciation from the audience. At the conclusion of the event, a raffle was held in which several fortunate attendees won round-trip flight tickets to Turkey. The event was attended by Sadiq Marafi, Assistant Minister for Europe Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait, as the Guest of Honor.
Kuwait News Agency
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait News Agency
Kuwait Justice Min., Turkish Amb. discuss coop.
KUWAIT, May 14 (KUNA) -- Minister of Justice Nasser Al-Sumait and Turkish Ambassador to Kuwait Tuba Nur Sonmez held a meeting on Wednesday discuss ways to bolster cooperation. A statement by the Ministry of Justice on X revealed that the two focused on cooperation with the judiciary domain in addition to other topics of common interest. (end)
Arab News
08-04-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Kuwait signs design deal with Turkish firm Proyapi for GCC rail project
RIYADH: Kuwait has signed a 2.5 million Kuwaiti dinars ($8.1 million) contract for the design and planning of its section of the regional rail network, marking a step forward in the realization of the Gulf Railway Project first conceived in 2009. The agreement with Turkish consultancy firm Proyapi marks the official launch of Kuwait's participation in this Gulf Cooperation Council-wide infrastructure initiative, bringing the long-delayed project closer to reality. The 2,177-km GCC railway will connect Kuwait City to Muscat via Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE, with most of the route running through Saudi and Emirati territory. Construction is already underway in the UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and the project aims to boost regional trade, travel, and tourism. Kuwait's Public Works Minister, Noura Al-Mashaan, said that 'the railway project comes in line with the visions of the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries to establish a passenger and freight railway network linking the GCC countries,' the Kuwait News Agency, also known as KUNA, reported. . Kuwait is set to be the northern terminus of the network, with its portion covering 111 km. The route will extend from Al-Shadadiya — where a major train station will be constructed on a site spanning 2 million sq. meters— to Al-Nuwaiseeb at the Saudi border. The contract signing ceremony was attended by Turkiye's Ambassador to Kuwait, Tuba Nur Sonmez. The agreement encompasses design and engineering studies, soil testing, route mapping, and the preparation of tender documents for the subsequent construction phase. Once the design work is finalized, Kuwait will move forward with inviting bids for the actual construction. Ahmed Al-Saleh, assistant undersecretary for planning and development and official spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works, highlighted the railway's far-reaching impact. 'The project has great social and economic importance for the smooth transport of passengers and goods,' he said, according to the KUNA report, adding that it is being implemented in line with 'the desire of the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.' In April 2024, Hafeet Rail began implementing the Oman-UAE connection, marking the first operational GCC link in the regional network. The 238-km stretch will connect Sohar Port in Oman to Abu Dhabi, integrating with the UAE's national rail system and significantly reducing travel times. Passenger trains will cover the Sohar-Abu Dhabi route in just 100 minutes, according to the Hafeet Rail website. During the 26th meeting of GCC transport ministers in Doha in November, officials reaffirmed the project's advancement toward its 2030 completion target. GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi highlighted Hafeet Rail as a key milestone, emphasizing its role in creating a unified transport and logistics network across the region.
