KUWAIT: The Embassy of Peru in Kuwait announced the launch of the book “Un camino sin fin” by Sheikha Dr Alanoud Al-Sabah. This came as a part of the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Peru and Kuwait, and highlights the ongoing collaboration between the Embassy and Research Journey, which has previously included a series of joint cultural initiatives and lectures. Speaking at the event, Sheikha Dr Alanoud said that the idea for the book was born out of her love to the Spanish language, explaining that her primary motivation for writing in Spanish stemmed from falling in love with the language itself.
She noted that this passion led her to discover Spain and Latin America, adding that she began writing her diaries while traveling. During her journeys, she recorded thoughts and impressions inspired by nature, scenes of clouds while flying, and the first moments of landing in new countries such as Brazil and Colombia, as well as views of mountains and plains in Cuba. She added that although she has not yet visited Peru, she has come to know it through poetry, food and friendships. She considered that themes of nature, friendship and love form the core of her imagined relationship with the country.
Sheikha Alanoud explained that she began studying Spanish in 2003 and continued to learn and practice the language through travel to several Latin American countries and Spain, noting that nature, people, and their kindness were among the most prominent sources of inspiration in her experience. She said that on every trip she carries a small notebook in which she writes her thoughts, emotions, and observations about nature, means of transportation, and everyday scenes, always writing in Spanish, which has become her primary medium for poetic expression.
Kuwaiti officials and ambassadors attend the event. – Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Peruvian Ambassador Carlos Enrique Tomas Martin Jiménez
Sheikha Dr Alanoud Al-Sabah
She revealed that more than a year ago she met the poet Pedro from the Embassy of Peru, with whom she collaborated on several literary projects, adding that during a friendly meeting they agreed on the title of the book. She added that the drawings included in the book are taken from her personal notebooks, and that the work comprises 52 poems written over a period of more than ten years. The poems explore themes ranging from travel to various emotional states, reflecting the course of life and its continuous transformations.
AlAnoud concluded by saying that the decision to publish the book came after reviewing her old travel notebooks and compiling the texts written in Spanish, stressing that the project has been one of the most impactful experiences in her career over the past two years, due to its personal and literary significance. For his part, poet Pedro Javier Sedano said that the book is a collection in which memories and emotions are transformed into poetry, describing the book as a journey of self-search and self-discovery through paths that explore life, love, friendship, happiness, and forgetfulness.
Sedano added that the poet’s journey is woven through landscapes and reflections, with Kuwait present through its sea, desert, and history, while Peru emerges between the lines through poetry, stories, and nostalgia inspired by figures such as Vallejo, Arguedas, and Amaringo. “Un camino sin fin” is a collection of poems originally written in Spanish between 2014 and 2025, reflecting a wide range of personal experiences, literary themes, and moments of introspection.
Some poems draw on real events, while others stem from the author’s imagination and her engagement with Latin American literary traditions. The Embassy’s collaboration with Research Journey has underscored the importance of Latin American literature — particularly poetry — and has emphasized the cultural value of the Spanish language as well as the region’s Indigenous languages, such as Quechua and others.
Dr Al-Sabah continued her academic exploration through additional courses at institutions such as the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), which encouraged her literary and linguistic pursuits. Her master’s thesis on Peruvian literature further reflects the impact of migrant minorities on the country’s literary movement. Motivated by years of study and personal inspiration, she decided to compile her reflections and poems — written during significant life events, cultural engagements, and moments of profound emotion — into this single, cohesive work.
