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Kuwait

Meaning in Material: Amani AlThuwaini’s Artistic Mantra

Through her multidisciplinary creative practice, Kuwaiti Ukrainian artist Amani AlThuwaini engages with themes of heritage and history, consumerism, childhood, and ritual.

“SUR.RE/VIVAL” (2019) by Amani AlThuwaini (photographer: Wessam Kahwaji, credit: Amani AlThuwaini)

Can Kuwait Grasp the Dorra Gas Pearl?

Recent Iranian claims have again raised questions over the contested Dorra gas field.

Will Kuwait’s Upcoming Elections Help Resolve Its Political Gridlock?

On May 31, AGSIW hosted a discussion on Kuwait's upcoming parliamentary elections.

A view shows a parliament session in Kuwait City, Kuwait, December 15, 2020. (REUTERS/Stephanie McGehee)

New Elections and Frustration Within Kuwait’s Elite

Amid an ongoing political standoff and governing malaise, some within Kuwait's elite have challenged the Al Sabah family-led government.

A woman votes during parliamentary elections at a polling station in Kuwait City, Kuwait September 29, 2022. (REUTERS/Stephanie McGehee)

Charting a Path for Cycling the Arab World

Kuwaiti cyclist Abdulrahman Alkhamees hopes to make Arab countries the world’s newest cycling destinations while encouraging audiences to learn about local riders.

Cycling tour around downtown Kuwait City, led by Abdulrahman. (Credit: Abdulrahman Alkhamees)

What It Means to be a Woman Crime Fiction Novelist

Best-selling Kuwaiti author Fadwa Al Taweel shares her experiences as a woman crime fiction novelist and offers insight into the state of crime fiction novels in the Arab world.

Constructing Mars in Kuwait: Young Kuwaitis Lead Space Sector Development

Lama Al-Oraiman, a winner of this year’s Emerging Space Leaders award, pushes for more space education in Kuwait, the development of a local space strategy, and the increased participation of women in the field.

Millennial Gulf_The Global Exploration Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) - Saint Petersburg, Russia

Making Sense of Kuwait’s Parliamentary Election Results: Change or Continued Gridlock?

On October 6, AGSIW hosted a discussion examining the results of Kuwait's recent parliamentary elections.

A man casts his vote in National Assembly elections in the Salwa district of Kuwait, Sept. 29. (AP Photo/Jaber Abdulkhaleg)