Abu dhabi: In line with the UAE leadership's directives to celebrate the longstanding and close ties between the UAE and Kuwait, a week-long series of over 40 social, cultural, and entertainment events will launch across all emirates next Thursday.
According to Emirates News Agency, running until 4th February and titled 'UAE and Kuwait: Brothers Forever,' these activities highlight the profound historical relations between the two nations across economic, educational, media, cultural, and sporting areas. The events aim to chart a new path of stronger and deeper bonds between both countries and their people.
The UAE and Kuwait: Brothers Forever week features a comprehensive programme of events nationwide. Highlights include illuminating the UAE's iconic landmarks in the colours of the Kuwaiti flag, fireworks and drone displays, and an innovative marine parade symbolising the two nations' unity and brotherhood, as well as concerts and art performances honouring their shared cultural heritage.
Other events include forums and strategic dialogues, cultural and art activities for families and children, workshops inspired by Kuwaiti heritage, classic Kuwaiti film screenings, a Kuwaiti food festival, and special activities in malls and tourist attractions. Kuwaiti citizens visiting the UAE during the week will receive a special welcome and souvenirs.
The UAE-Kuwait Media Forum will take place on 29th January as part of the UAE-Kuwait Week, drawing inspiration from various historical and cultural milestones that brought the two nations closer over decades of cooperation. The forum underscores a mutual commitment to fostering shared fraternal values while highlighting the pivotal role both nations play in shaping a collective Gulf identity. It will showcase rare documents and photographs that celebrate decades of deep-rooted cooperation.
Strategic dialogues with prominent diplomatic and cultural figures at the forum will explore the promising future of bilateral relations and regional cooperation. These dialogues will highlight how these ties flourished across various fields, with the aim to document and celebrate the shared legacy and further cement the enduring bonds between the two nations.
The UAE-Kuwait Economic Forum will convene on 2nd February, as part of the week-long festivities, to strengthen trade and investment ties rooted in the nations' shared history. The forum aims to explore new investment potential and drive trade growth across priority sectors, discussing the institutional frameworks necessary for deeper integration and ways to support SMEs, while spotlighting success stories.
Abu Dhabi's celebrations to mark this week include the "Kuwait's Timeless Nights" concert on 29th January at ADNEC, featuring stars Nabil Shuail, Ahlam, Eida Al Menhali, and Abdulaziz Al Duwaihi. Abu Dhabi will also host a sailboat parade along the waterfront, with the UAE and Kuwait flags proudly on display.
In Dubai, the 'UAE and Kuwait: Brothers Forever' week will feature the "Kuwait's Timeless Nights" event on 30th January at Burj Park, featuring stars Hussain Al Jassmi, Mutref Al Mutref, Balqees, and Khaled Al Mudhafar. Jumeirah Kite Beach will host "Kuwait at Home," a cultural experience blending live music and cuisine, alongside an aerial display by Fursan Al Emarat air display team.
Fujairah will illuminate its landmarks and host the Kuwait in Fujairah Festival at Fujairah Castle, featuring art and cultural activities. Ras Al Khaimah will light up its landmarks and host a concert with stars from the UAE and Kuwait, as well as a Kuwaiti Food Festival at Al Marjan Island.
Ties between the UAE and Kuwait stand as an exceptional example of bilateral cooperation, rooted in historical and human bonds laid by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. Kuwait was one of the earliest supporters of the UAE's union in 1971 and played a pivotal role in its progress, establishing formal diplomatic ties with the UAE in 1972.