Culture, Arts Backbone of Any Society – NCCAL Chief

13 March 2013

KUWAIT, March 13 (KUNA) — Culture and arts are vital elements to the development of any nation, Secretary General of the National Council for Culture, Arts, and Letters (NCCAL) Ali Al-Youha stressed said. He emphasized the importance of inducing cultural activities as part of the educational process. “Man is the backbone of any society. To build a society, there is a need to build a better man by providing three vital elements: media, education and culture.” Government, private sector and investors should all participate in a movement ot elevate cultural activities in the country by providing the necessary infrastructure and the needed resources, he added.

Meanwhile, the National Youth Project (NYP) council member said that Kuwait has proved, throughout history, which it has many strong points in arts and culture, especially, since the country’s constitution nurtures and encourages creativity and innovation in all scientific and literary realms.

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20 February 2013

Information Minister Opens The 19th Session of Kuwait’s Al-Qurain Cultural Festival

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11 January 2013

KUWAIT, Jan 7 (KUNA) — Kuwaiti Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Sabah on Monday opened the 19th session of Al-Qurain Cultural Festival. The annual event is organized by the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) under auspices of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. Addressing the opening ceremony, Sheikh Salman said the event aimed to provide a platform for creative artists, men of letters and cultural celebrities to enrich the diversified cultural activities.

“The State of Kuwait works hard to promote enlightened thought, open-up to the outside world, and the friendly exchanges with nations with different cultures, notably the Arab and Muslim nations,” the minister pointed out. “Our approach to cultural openness is inspired by the instructions of HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and translates his call for strengthening the true role of culture in the dialogue among civilizations,” he affirmed. The values of the dialogue among civilizations have become a strategic option that could open new horizons for building a new world featured by progress, nobleness, tolerance, justice, peace and coexistence, he noted. The State of Kuwait hosted a range of regional and international cultural events including the international book fair, the theatre festival, and Al-Qurain festival which sheds light on the interrelation between man and society, Sheikh Salman went on. Over the last half a century Kuwait has been publishing a range of cultural publications which turned to be references for Arab readers, he said, noting that the Arab nation is at a crucial cross roads brought about by the cultural globalization. Meanwhile, he called on the intelligentsia to pay attention to the issues of the youth, foster the skills of the talented youth and double efforts to ward off the dangers of alien cultural trends.

The minister congratulated the winners of the state awards for cultural and artistic creativity wishing them more successes in the future. On his part, Abdulaziz Al-Saraye’, laureate of the state order for 2012 who spoke on behalf of all winners, expressed joy for “being honored by the homeland.” The other winners include Mohammad Al-Munayye’ – an actor, Laila Al-Othman – a literary woman, Ghannam Al-Daikan – a musician, Ahlam Hassan and Faisal Al-Ameeri – artists, Ali Al-Husseini – a film director, Ibrahim Al-Khaldi – a poet, Saud Al-Sanousi – a novelist, Dr. Mersel Al-Ajmi – a critic, Dr. Hussein Bu Abbas – a sociologist, Basem Ibrahim – a historian, Dr. Zainab Al-Jaber – education expert, Dr. Abdulhadi Al-Ajmi – an archeologist, and Dr. Abdullah Al-Kandari – a geographer.

*We will keep you posted on the full schedule of events/activities soon!

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04 August 2012

Sheikha Hussah Al-Sabah, First Arab Woman Elected Honorary Trustee On MET Museum Board

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05 June 2012

KUWAIT: Director General of the Dar Al-Athar Al-Islammiyah and co-owner of The Al-Sabah Collection, Sheikha Hussah Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah participated in her first Metropolitan Museum of Art Board of Trustees meeting in New York on May 8, 2012 as a newly elected Honorary Trustee, according to a press release. Al-Sabah is the first Arab and Muslim woman to be named to this prestigious body.

The New York City-based Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded in 1870 to “collectively represent the broadest spectrum of human achievement at the highest level of quality, all in the service of the public…” In the almost 150 years that followed, the Museum has grown to include a substantial representation of art from many cultures and communities around the world. For example, the Islamic art collection, approximately 12,000 pieces, reflects the diversity and full range of traditions in Islamic cultures and is housed in 19,000 square-feet of galleries designed especially for this purpose.

“I was honored to be invited to serve as an Honorary Trustee on the Metropolitan board and now, having spent several hours with this dynamic and committed group, I am-I admit-in awe of what’s been done and what lies ahead,” said Sheikha Hussah. “We met at The Cloisters museum and garden, which focuses on the art and architecture of medieval Europe, and I found the setting inspiring. The board includes a tremendous cross-section of individuals interested in preserving, protecting and sharing the legacy of all those who came before us. In the parameters of its mission, The Cloisters does the same-presenting an equally varied collection of objects.”

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