KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi said the Kuwait Geopark project is a distinctive initiative, with efforts focused on transforming the site into a major tourist attraction. “Through this project, we aim to turn challenges into opportunities for all stakeholders who will share in its success,” he said during an inspection tour of the site on Saturday.
The Ministry of Information oversees the project, which is being implemented by Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) in collaboration with the Touristic Enterprises Company, Kuwait Geosciences Society, and other state entities. Al-Mutairi added that his meeting with representatives from government bodies and the private sector aimed to ensure integrated implementation of the initiative.
KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi and other senior officials visit the Kuwait Geopark site. – KUNA photos
“The project reflects the unique geological, climatic, and environmental characteristics of Kuwait and the Gulf region, and envisions launching a range of tourism-oriented activities,” the minister said, noting that Kuwait Geopark represents an ambitious effort to expand partnerships with governmental and non-governmental actors while opening new horizons for the country’s tourism sector.
KOC Deputy CEO for Planning and Innovation Mohammad Khalifa Al-AbdulJaleel highlighted the site’s exceptional historical and archaeological significance. “The site dates back to the Ubaid period (c. 5500–4900 BC), a prehistoric era marking the rise of civilization and early human settlement in West Asia and the Gulf region,” he explained.
Al-AbdulJaleel added that KOC is leading the construction and development of the Geopark, leveraging its technical expertise and longstanding national role in supporting cultural and environmental initiatives. Located north of Kuwait Bay, the site features striking landscapes — from Martian-like outcrops in the Subiya desert to escarpments in Jal Az-Zor — making it a strong candidate for inclusion in UNESCO Global Geoparks. — KUNA
