Kuwait: Qatar, represented by Qatar Museums (QM), took part in the 23rd Meeting of the Undersecretaries Responsible for Antiquities and Museums in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Member States, held in Kuwait yesterday.
The Qatari delegation to the meeting, which marks Kuwait’s designation as the Capital of Arab Culture and Media for the year 2025, was headed by the Chief Executive Officer of QM, Mohammed Saad Al Rumaihi.
The meeting centred on topics related to preserving cultural heritage and historic identity, ways to bolster joint Gulf action in the areas of antiquities and museums, and the relevant shared topics among member states, particularly the annual plan for events and activities in this field, and to prepare perspectives, suggestions, and regulations related to this field. The conferees also deliberated on jointly setting action plans and appropriate decisions, and endorsed the recommendations outlined in the convention.
Addressing the event, Al Rumaihi thanked all GCC member states for their steadfast support and constructive collaboration throughout Qatar’s presidency of the 22nd session, an interval characterised by intensive joint action and dynamic scientific and cultural exchange.
This meeting is highly consequential as a deep-rooted Gulf platform aimed at boosting coordination and energizing efforts in the field of protecting cultural heritage and historic identity, Al Rumaihi underlined, emphasizing that he is confident in Kuwait’s current presidency of the event.
As this convention marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of QM and celebrates this milestone as part of a broader national initiative titled Ummah of Advancement, QM reaffirms its unstinting commitment to cultivating Qatar’s cultural landscape and supporting all endeavours that reinforce Qatar’s cultural heritage across the Gulf region and the wider world, Al Rumaihi underlined. He said QM remains resolutely dedicated to building a community that is storied, inspiring, innovative, collaborative, and inclusive.
Secretary-General of the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) in Kuwait, Dr. Mohammad Al Jassar said the meeting confirms the importance of Arab culture, history, and media in alignment with national identity and civilizational legacy.
