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Exploring Kuwait’s Press History: AUK Library Hosts Lecture and Exhibition

22nd Feb 2024 | by the Department of PR & Marketing

AUK library hosted a captivating lecture and exhibition, shedding light on the rich history and evolution of press in Kuwait. Titled “Kuwaiti Press: From Inception to Liberation,” the talk featured Mr. Fahad Ghazi Al-Abduljaleel, Chairman of the Kuwait Heritage Society and author of the Encyclopedia of Kuwaiti Press, alongside Mr. Saleh Al Mesbah and Ms. Nada Al-Rifae.  

Mr. Al-Abduljaleel highlighted pioneers who contributed to the development of press in Kuwait such as Abdulaziz Al-Rasheed who established the first Kuwaiti magazine, Majalat Al-Kuwait in 1928. The Kuwaiti students union in Cairo also established Al-Bitha magazine (the mission), which played a prominent role in covering news from Kuwait and allowing students to express their viewpoints on political and social affairs. Additionally, Kuwait published Al-Arabi magazine in 1958 which became a leading cultural magazine in the Arab world and a hub for prominent Arab writes, poets, and intellectuals. 

Kuwaiti press did not stop during the invasion but re-emerged as a voice of resistance. Most of the newspapers continued to publish domestic and international editions from various locations abroad such as London, Saudi Arabia, and Cairo. The first edition of "Sawt Al Kuwait" newspaper was launched during the occupation to support the legitimacy of the government. 
  
The event concluded with a Q&A session and an exhibition showcasing the first issues of various publications dating back to 1928. 
  
  
   

Mr. Fahad Ghazi Al-Abduljaleel
   

Mr. Fahad Ghazi Al-Abduljaleel
  

Group photo of Mr. Fahad Ghazi Al-Abduljaleel and AUK members
  

General photo from the exhibition

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