RIYADH: Kuwait recorded a notable presence at the joint exhibition of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) antiquities, currently underway at the Saudi National Museum in Riyadh, contributing 25 artifacts that enriched the regional cultural showcase. Mohammed bin Redha, Acting Assistant Secretary-General for Antiquities and Museums at the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, told KUNA on the sidelines of the eighth joint GCC antiquities exhibition that Kuwait’s collection features stone and pottery tools, inscriptions, architectural elements, artistic works, jewelry and everyday objects, reflecting the depth of the country’s historical heritage.
Held under the theme “Civilizational Unity and Cultural Diversity,” the exhibition includes daily programs and interactive activities supported by digital technologies and modern media. These offerings, bin Redha explained, provide visitors with an immersive educational experience that recreates historic scenes and enhances understanding of the civilizations that flourished across the Arabian Peninsula.
He praised the broad participation of GCC countries, noting that such engagement underscores the strength of Gulf cooperation in preserving heritage and safeguarding shared cultural traditions. Bin Redha also expressed pride in the high level of organization of this year’s edition, saying the exhibition reflects the continued commitment of GCC states to promoting cultural heritage, advancing museum practices, and exchanging expertise. “These efforts contribute to highlighting our cultural identity and ensuring its preservation for future generations,” he said, stressing that events of this kind play an important role in deepening public awareness of the value of heritage as a fundamental pillar for building the future.
The exhibition is organized by the Saudi Heritage Commission, in cooperation with the National Museum and the Museums Authority, and in strategic partnership with the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council. It aims to strengthen the region’s cultural identity at both the regional and international levels and enhance the sustainability of joint Gulf cultural initiatives. The biennial exhibition, hosted on a rotating basis by GCC member states, opened yesterday and will run until the 30th of this month. The Kuwaiti delegation includes bin Redha and archaeologist Anfal Ben Shaaban from the Department of Antiquities and Museums. — KUNA
