RIYADH, Dec 2: Kuwait is showcasing 25 artifacts at the GCC Joint Archaeology Exhibition, currently on display at the Saudi National Museum in Riyadh, highlighting the nation’s heritage alongside contributions from all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.

Mohammad bin Redha, Acting Assistant Secretary-General for the Antiquities and Museums Sector at Kuwait’s National Council for Culture, Arts, and Letters, told KUNA that Kuwait’s collection includes stone and pottery tools, inscriptions, artworks, architectural pieces, jewelry, and everyday items.

The exhibition, held under the theme “Civilizational Unity and Cultural Diversity,” features interactive programs and digital technologies that recreate historical scenes, offering visitors an immersive educational experience and a deeper understanding of the Arabian Peninsula’s cultural history.

Bin Redha praised the broad participation of GCC countries, describing it as evidence of strong regional cooperation in preserving shared heritage. He also expressed pride in the organization of this year’s event, noting that such cultural collaboration supports museum development, knowledge exchange, and the preservation of Gulf identity for future generations.

He stressed that exhibitions of this kind play a vital role in raising public awareness about the importance of heritage as a foundation for building the future.

Organized by the Saudi Heritage Commission in cooperation with the National Museum and the Saudi Museums Commission, and in strategic partnership with the GCC Secretariat-General, the biennial exhibition rotates among GCC states and aims to strengthen the region’s cultural presence locally and internationally.

The event opened on Monday and will run until December 30. Kuwait’s delegation includes Mohammad bin Redha and archaeology researcher Anfal bin Shaaban.

A limestone dolphin statue from the Hellenistic period, discovered in Vilja.

A terracotta incense burner in the shape of a woman’s head wearing a cloak, dating back to the Hellenistic period, discovered in Vilja.

Flint arrowheads from the Neolithic period, discovered in Al-Sabiyah.

The State of Kuwait is honored for its participation in the exhibition, with the award received by Mohammad bin Redha.