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Kuwait converts wedding halls into temporary food distribution hubs

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08/03/2026

publish time

08/03/2026

Kuwait converts wedding halls into temporary food distribution hubs
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KUWAIT CITY, March 8: The Ministry of Social Affairs announced the allocation of several wedding halls to serve as temporary food distribution centers, aiming to reduce overcrowding and make it easier for citizens to access their food supplies. The ministry explained that the Al-Qufidi wedding hall in Firdous will be used as a temporary distribution center to help relieve congestion at the Firdous distribution center.

This urgent measure is being implemented in cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Also, the Abdullah Al-Mubarak Development Center will serve as a temporary distribution center for residents in densely populated areas, helping to facilitate the efficient distribution of food supplies to citizens

By Fares Ghaleb Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff