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Gulf Insider
6 days ago
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Kuwait To Replace 591 Street Names With Numbers Under New Naming Policy
Kuwait has approved the replacement of hundreds of street names with numerical identifiers, phasing out personal names from most roads and squares across the country. The decision aims to implement a uniform and depersonalised system for naming public areas. The initiative was formally endorsed by Kuwait's Committee for Studying Proposals and Requests for Naming Cities, Suburbs, Districts, Streets, and Public Squares during a meeting held on June 23. The meeting was chaired by Acting Director-General of the Municipality, Engineer Manal Al Asfour. According to local media reports, the committee approved the renaming of 591 streets to numerical labels. An additional three streets will be named after Arab capitals or cities, in accordance with the latest Cabinet directives. The effort stems from a May 20, 2025, Cabinet decision that mandates the use of numbers instead of personal names on streets and public locations. While the Cabinet guidelines allow for some flexibility, including naming public spaces after historical figures, Kuwaiti ruling family members, or leaders of allied nations, such cases will now be subject to stricter scrutiny and will generally require reciprocity from the countries involved. Naming public areas after individuals will be significantly limited going forward. Instead, a default numbering system will be applied to new and existing roads, with exceptions granted only for cases deemed diplomatically or historically significant. Existing names that do not reference individuals are expected to be retained. The Cabinet has formally approved the proposed naming framework and has directed the Minister of State for Municipal Affairs to present the amendments to the Municipal Council for final adoption.
Arab Times
09-03-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
New museum in Mubarakiya Markets to tell the story of Kuwait-Saudi ties
KUWAIT CITY, March 9: Acting Director General of Kuwait Municipality, Eng. Manal AlAsfour, signed a contract on Sunday to establish the Imam Abdulrahman Al-Faisal Museum in the Mubarakiya Markets, Kuwait City. The museum will be a historical and cultural landmark as part of the municipality's strategy to develop Mubarakiya into a major tourist and cultural destination. In a press statement, the municipality explained that the museum will be located within the Mubarakiya Markets, near Al-Bahr Mosque and the Central Gold Market, in the fourth commercial block of the Qibla area. The project will include a museum designed to replicate the original building of Imam Abdulrahman Al-Faisal's house, along with supporting museums, commercial buildings, a basement, and a café. The total area of the project will span 4,490 square meters, with a one-year duration allotted for the design study. The museum aims to reflect the deep historical ties between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, particularly highlighting the era of brotherly relations between the two nations. It will tell the story of the House of Al Saud and the shared history of the Kuwaiti and Saudi peoples, emphasizing the significance of Imam Abdulrahman Al-Faisal, who once resided in the Mubarakiya area of Kuwait City. The museum will showcase the historical and familial connections between the leaderships and peoples of both countries, underscoring Kuwait's commitment to preserving their shared heritage. It will also reflect the lifestyle and traditions of the time, emphasizing the common cultural values between the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The museum will serve as a reminder to future generations of the enduring bond between the two nations and the legacy that links the past with the present.
