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Kuwait Times
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
KUNA chief and Indian envoy discuss boosting media cooperation
KUNA chief and Indian envoy discuss boosting media cooperation KUWAIT: Acting Director General of Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) Mohammad Al-Mannai held talks on Wednesday with the Ambassador of the Republic of India to Kuwait, Dr Adarsh Swaika, to explore avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation in the media sector. During the meeting, held at KUNA headquarters, both sides affirmed the pivotal role of media in strengthening bilateral relations and advancing them to broader horizons. They underscored the importance of the media in fostering closer ties between the leaderships and peoples of the two friendly nations, which share longstanding historical relations. The discussions highlighted the significance of exchanging expertise between KUNA and Indian media institutions and expanding joint cooperation through training programs. This comes in light of existing cooperation protocols between KUNA and several Indian news and media agencies. The talks also touched on the agency's professional standards and objective coverage of news events through its network of correspondents and international offices, particularly in India. Ambassador Swaika commended KUNA's balanced and credible journalistic approach and its contribution to projecting Kuwait's stance on regional and international issues. The Indian envoy reiterated his country's keenness to strengthen its multifaceted ties with Kuwait, particularly in the media domain, as a means to further deepen the historical and strategic partnership between the two nations. The meeting was attended by Deputy Director General for the Editorial Sector Issam Al-Ghanem and Director of the Marketing and Public Relations Department Lamia Al-Farsi. — KUNA
Kuwait Times
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Indian Embassy hosts mega yoga session to mark Int'l Day of Yoga
The Embassy of India in Kuwait held a mega yoga session on Saturday to commemorate the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) at the Boulevard Cricket Ground in Salmiya. Organized in collaboration with the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR), India's Ministry of Ayush and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), the event brought together more than 1,500 participants from diverse backgrounds, including foreign diplomats, students, members of the Indian community and yoga enthusiasts. This year's celebration was held under the global theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health', which underscores the interconnectedness of health, sustainability and environmental well-being. The theme also aligns with India's G20 vision of 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'. Addressing the gathering, Indian Ambassador Dr Adarsh Swaika highlighted the importance of incorporating yoga into daily life and expressed gratitude to attendees for supporting the IDY celebration. OCA Director General Hussain Al-Musallam also spoke at the event, noting that yoga is recognized as a sports discipline under the OCA. The event was graced by prominent personalities including Padma Shri Acharya H R Nagendra, founder of Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, and Padma Shri Sheikha Shaikha A J Sabah, a member of the Kuwaiti royal family known for her efforts in promoting yoga in the region. Participants performed the common yoga protocol as part of the day's activities. This marked the first time IDY celebrations were held in a public venue in Kuwait. In the run-up to the main event, the embassy had organized three curtain-raiser yoga sessions and a yoga posture competition for all age groups, drawing enthusiastic participation from the local community. The United Nations officially designated June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2014, following a proposal by India that was co-sponsored by Kuwait and endorsed by a record 175 member states. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the initiative during his address at the 69th session of the UN General Assembly. The date was chosen to coincide with the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Arab Times
21-06-2025
- Health
- Arab Times
Indian Embassy In Kuwait Celebrates Yoga Day With Massive Turnout
KUWAIT CITY, June 21: The Embassy of India organized a major event to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga at the Boulevard Cricket Ground in Salmiya. More than 1,500 people from various segments of society -- including diplomats, students, members of the Indian community, yoga enthusiasts, and prominent figures from Kuwait and India -- attended the event. Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) sponsored the event, in collaboration with the Olympic Council of Asia. The event featured a unified yoga protocol and various demonstrations led by yoga instructors from Kuwait. In his remarks, Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Dr. Adarsh Swaika expressed his gratitude to the Kuwaiti government for its support; indicating this is the first time the International Day of Yoga was held in a public space in Kuwait. He also commended the participation of Sheikha Sheikha Al-Abdullah, recipient of the Padma Shri of India, in recognition of her role in promoting yoga locally and regionally. He affirmed that this year's theme, 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health,' reflects the importance of this practice in promoting health, sustainability, and environmental awareness, in line with India's 'Life Mission' environmental protection initiative. The event included yoga competitions for all Embassy In Kuwait Celebrates Yoga Day With Massive Turnout
Kuwait Times
15-06-2025
- Health
- Kuwait Times
Expats donate blood at drive organized by Indian Embassy in Kuwait
KUWAIT: Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi and Indian Ambassador Dr Adarsh Swaika tour the blood donation drive and interact with donors. KUWAIT: Expatriate residents in Kuwait took part in a large-scale blood donation campaign organized by the Embassy of India and the Indian Doctors Forum on Saturday at the Cooperative Blood Transfusion Center in Adan, marking World Blood Donor Day. The event was held under the patronage of Minister of Health Dr Ahmad Al-Awadhi, who reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to strengthening Kuwait's national blood transfusion system through infrastructure development, staff training, and expanding the donor base. "We believe that donating blood is not merely a medical procedure, but a noble expression of belonging and compassion. It is also a sign of a society's maturity and solidarity in facing health challenges," Dr Al-Awadhi told reporters at the launch. He noted that June 14 is globally recognized as a day to honor voluntary and unpaid blood donors who contribute to saving lives and improving public health. The campaign was attended by Indian Ambassador Dr Adarsh Swaika, along with senior health officials including Dr Hanan Al-Awadhi, Acting Director of Blood Transfusion Services. Dr Hanan noted that donors from over 75 nationalities living in Kuwait contribute to campaigns year-round. She estimated that up to 200 donors would participate in this drive alone, reinforcing the strategic blood reserve needed for ongoing hospital care. "As long as there are patients in hospitals, the need for blood donations remains constant," she said. This is the second consecutive year that the Indian Embassy, in cooperation with the Indian Doctors Forum, has partnered with the Ministry of Health for such a campaign, she said. Ambassador Swaika said the campaign aimed to encourage a culture of voluntary blood donation. He noted that the Indian community has organized numerous similar initiatives in recent years, and expressed appreciation for the ministry's support in facilitating such efforts. In 2024, various Indian community organizations collectively held over 50 blood donation drives across Kuwait, reflecting a broader trend of community involvement in health-related initiatives.
Kuwait Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait, India celebrate 250 years of friendship
KUWAIT: In an exhibition that bridges centuries of shared history, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait marked 250 years of India-Kuwait friendship, a relationship that began long before either nation took its modern form. Held at the National Library of Kuwait on Monday, the exhibition runs until Friday and features a rich collection of rare documents, trade records, and cultural artifacts. Together, they tell the story of how trade, travel, and mutual respect have long connected the peoples of India and Kuwait. Reviving what he described as the 'glorious past between the two countries,' the Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Dr Adarsh Swaika highlighted that this legacy brings with it a responsibility for building a prosperous future too. 'While the older generation remembers these ties, it is now the younger generation's turn to discover it. That's the key focus of the event,' he told Kuwait Times. He added that over the coming days, the embassy expects around 2,000 students to visit the exhibition — a modest yet meaningful effort to raise awareness about this rich history. In his remarks, he shared that the India-Kuwait connection traces back to the late 18th century, when Kuwaiti merchants sailed to Indian port cities with goods like dates, Arabian horses, and pearls. In return, they brought back rice, spices, timber, and textiles — not just for local use in Kuwait but also for trade across the wider Gulf region. The exhibition showcases an array of manuscripts and artifacts that document this exchange, including trade documents from Indian ports, Kuwaiti books on pearls printed in Arabic and Gujarati in Indian presses, and historic currency notes and stamps — many of which remained legal tender in Kuwait until 1961. Dr Mohammad Al-Jassar Fahad Ghazi Al-Abduljil Indian currency notes which remained legal tender in Kuwait for a long time. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat Prices of products sold by Kuwaiti merchants in India. Rare letters exchanged by people from the two countries - reflecting the social ties. A section of the exhibition also honors the visits and relationships between leaders of both countries over the past seven decades. Notably, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, one of Kuwait's most revered leaders, spent extended periods in India. Ambassador Swaika also highlighted the significance of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kuwait in December, describing it as a 'pivotal moment that broke the diplomatic pause in high-level engagements.' He added, 'We now eagerly anticipate a reciprocal visit from Kuwaiti leadership to India — an opportunity to write the next chapter of this extraordinary journey together.' Dr Mohammad Al-Jassar, Secretary General of the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, spoke about the deep-rooted cultural relationship between India and Kuwait, emphasizing that it goes far beyond commerce. 'Our ties with India go beyond just trade, beyond just merchant families who presented today some of their stories,' he said. 'These types of relationships establish or create a soft cultural diplomacy between nations.' He described the exhibition as part of an ongoing cultural dialogue between the National Council and countries with which Kuwait shares strong and enduring ties. Fahad Ghazi Al-Abduljil, President of the Kuwaiti Heritage Society, contributed personal documents to the exhibition, highlighting the longstanding economic ties between the two nations. Believing that documentation is the only means to preserve events and information, they issued this brochure to document this important exhibition, which sheds light on key aspects of this deep and historic relationship. Most of the documents showcased highlight the prices of Indian goods, the names of some Kuwaiti commercial offices at ports in the Indian subcontinent, as well as the significant trade exchange between Kuwait and India at the time. Al-Abduljil also remarked that India's cultural influence remains visible in Kuwait today — from elements in the local cuisine to words embedded in everyday language.
