KUWAIT: Visitors will be able to book visits to the newly launched Kuwait Geopark starting January 4 through the Visit Kuwait platform, with public access set to begin on January 7, officials said. The project is located in northern Kuwait Bay and is designed to offer a combined educational and tourism experience focused on geology, heritage and the natural environment.
Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi inaugurated the project during a ceremony held at the site. He said the Geopark is currently open for a pilot run ahead of the public opening later this week. Visitors will be able to submit feedback and suggestions to help further develop the site. “We do not limit ourselves to the educational aspect, but we also contribute significantly to revitalizing the tourism sector,” Al-Mutairi said in remarks to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) and Kuwait Television.
He said the Geopark presents Kuwait’s identity and provides detailed information about the land and its geological significance, alongside tourism services supported by the private sector. According to Al-Mutairi, the project was completed in record time through cooperation with Kuwait Oil Company. “Today, we give all institutions the opportunity to contribute with us in developing the project from one stage to another,” he said.
KUWAIT: Minister of Information and Culture Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi inaugurates Kuwait Geopark.
The minister said multiple government entities are involved in the project’s operation, including the Ministry of Interior, the Fire Force, the Ministry of Health, Kuwait Municipality, and the Ministry of Public Works, which carried out infrastructure works at the site. “[The area] was transformed from a geological zone only into an integrated tourist area,” he said. The Ministry of Information and the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters will oversee the cultural and educational content of the site, offering activities that “enhance our identity and heritage,” Al-Mutairi added.
The Kuwait Geopark is a national initiative supervised by the Ministry of Information and implemented by Kuwait Oil Company, in partnership with the Kuwait Geological Society and the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters. The site functions as an open-air museum highlighting Kuwait’s geological, environmental, and human history. It is connected to archaeological sites in northern Kuwait Bay that date back to ancient periods in the Gulf region.
The project aims to promote environmental and geological tourism, protect natural and geological heritage, raise awareness of earth sciences, and support research through educational and interactive experiences. The first phase of the Geopark covers 20 square kilometers, while the second phase extends over 1,000 square kilometers. Facilities include geological and heritage activities, cafés, restaurants, handicraft shops and a stargazing platform. — KUNA
