Maintain heritage in Ahmadi cafes project, says minister

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KUWAIT CITY, July 16: Minister of Social, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr. Amthal Al- Huwailah had a meeting with Ministry of Social Affairs Undersecretary Dr. Khaled Al-Ajmi and the representatives of traditional cafés recently, during which they discussed the traditional café project in Ahmadi Governorate. Al-Huwailah was briefed on the general concept of the project, as well as the ideas and designs aimed at creating a facility that reflects the Kuwaiti identity with a modern touch. The project envisions a distinctive traditional venue that combines heritage preservation with the provision of advanced services to meet the expectations of the public. Al-Huwailah stressed the need to implement the project according to the highest standards to showcase the Kuwaiti heritage in a sophisticated manner and provide an attractive environment that reinforces the status of traditional cafés as an integral part of the cultural and social identity of the country. She called for continuous cooperation among the relevant authorities to ensure the success of the project, realize its objectives, present a modern example of the authenticity of Kuwaiti heritage, and keep pace with the latest developments.

By Fares Ghaleb Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff