Arab League honors Kuwaiti Professor Sheikha Saeedan for excellence in document preservation
The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States honored Professor Sheikha Saeedan, head of the Department of Restoration and Preservation of Historical Documents at the Kuwait Center for Research and Studies, as the Best Specialist and Technician among Arab archival institutions.
The recognition took place during the 2025 Arab Document Day celebration, organized by the League in cooperation with the Arab Regional Branch of the International Archives Council, under the theme “The League of Arab States: Eighty Years of Joint Arab Action.”
The center stated that Saeedan, who holds a degree in chemistry, was recognized for her exceptional expertise and dedication in preserving millions of official and private documents that form part of Kuwait’s national memory and cultural heritage. Her contributions have extended beyond the center to institutions such as the Kuwait National Library and the Al-Babtain Library, where she has provided valuable technical support and consultation.
The ceremony was attended by Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit and Dr. Abdullah Al-Ali, President of the Arab Regional Branch of the International Council on Archives.
Established by Amiri Decree No. 178 of 1992, the Kuwait Center for Research and Studies is dedicated to documenting Kuwait’s history, preserving its archives, and publishing studies locally and internationally.
Its mission also includes collecting and analyzing documents related to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, monitoring media coverage of Kuwait’s affairs, and raising public awareness through research publications, exhibitions, and academic initiatives.
