Kuwait to establish two new heritage markets; one each in north and south

Sheikha Amthal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Chairperson of the Volunteer Work Center, expressed her profound gratitude to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for his noble directives to establish two new heritage markets modeled after the iconic Mubarakiya Market — one in the northern region and another in the southern region of Kuwait.

In a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) today, Sheikha Amthal emphasized that these projects aim to serve the residents of both areas while reviving Kuwait’s cultural identity and boosting economic activity through the promotion of traditional markets.

She noted that His Highness the Amir has assigned Minister of Information, Culture, and Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, to oversee the planning and execution of these projects, recognizing their cultural and national significance in enriching the heritage fabric of the country.

“We deeply thank His Highness the Amir for his generous and fatherly care, and for his dedication to fulfilling the aspirations of the people in both regions,” she said. She prayed for his continued good health and for ongoing security and prosperity for Kuwait.

Sheikha Amthal also thanked Minister Al-Mutairi for involving the Volunteer Work Center in this national initiative, referencing their previous experience in revitalizing the Mubarakiya Market in collaboration with the Center for Research and Studies on Kuwait and the Kuwait Heritage Society. The goal, she explained, is to recreate the spirit of heritage markets in a modern framework that honors tradition while meeting today’s needs.

She also thanked Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Housing, Abdullatif Al-Mishari, and the Kuwait Municipality for their support in designing and initiating the Northern Heritage Market in Jahra.