AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGulf Culture: Kuwait’s acting information and culture minister Omar Al-Omar called for stronger cultural ties across the GCC, with more joint events and exchanges to celebrate shared heritage. Books & Learning: NBK launched its Reading Club with author Abdulrazzaq Behbehani discussing how everyday experiences inspire stories. Kuwait and China also discussed Chinese-language teaching and teacher training. Shared Heritage: India’s “Diwali Diwaniya” blended festival traditions with Kuwaiti hospitality, marking 65 years of diplomatic ties. At a separate event, Palestinian women in Kuwait shared how embroidery, food, literature and music help preserve their heritage. Arts & Media: Kuwait’s “Grandchildren of Handala” won best documentary at the Arab Media Excellence Awards, alongside honors for four Kuwaiti media figures. Kuwaiti artist Thuraya Al-Baqsami is also showing 120 works in Bahrain. Life in Kuwait: A Bangladeshi travel filmmaker praised Kuwait’s distinctive character, coffee culture and food after visiting to document the summer heat.
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