KUWAIT CITY, Jan 26: Nasser Al-Sheikh, the Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Youth, emphasized that the Culture, Art, and Literature Conference, which began in Kuwait on Sunday with the participation of youth from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, as well as Jordan and Morocco, opens new opportunities for Arab dialogue in these fields. The conference aims to strengthen cultural unity and promote human and creative values.

Al-Sheikh made this statement during his opening speech at the conference, which is being held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel under the patronage of the Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi. The event, which will last for three days, includes several dialogue sessions, discussion panels, interactive workshops, and seminars.

He described the conference as a unique opportunity for a distinguished group of creative individuals from the Arabian Gulf, Jordan, and Morocco to meet, exchange experiences, and shape a shared creative future. Al-Sheikh highlighted that art, culture, and literature serve as bridges of civilization, embodying the values of peace and tolerance, and paving the way for a brighter and more prosperous cultural future for the region.

Al-Sheikh further explained that the conference is a significant milestone in reinforcing Kuwait's leading role in promoting arts, culture, and literature. It also affirms the country's position as a beacon of creativity, attracting creative minds from both the regional and international spheres. He also expressed pride in Kuwait being chosen as the "Capital of Arab Culture and Media for 2025."

He added that focusing this conference on youth is essential, as they are the architects of the future and the carriers of the torch of creativity and change. "Through their efforts, civilizations are renewed, and nations are built," he said, noting that such meetings help to strengthen the deep fraternal bonds among Arab peoples.

Al-Sheikh also conveyed the greetings of Minister Al-Mutairi to all the participating delegations, whose presence, he said, has given a distinctive character to the event. He reiterated the Public Authority for Youth's commitment to supporting creative youth in these fields, as they are the driving force and the living spirit of this cultural movement.

The first day of the conference featured two discussion panels on "Culture and Humanity" and "Literature and Poetry," a workshop on "Developing Reading," and a working session on "Inspiring Public Speech," led by a group of academics and intellectuals. Additionally, a video presentation highlighted the most significant cultural, artistic, and literary achievements of the participating Arab countries. These activities will continue until the conference concludes next Tuesday.

The opening ceremony was attended by Sheikh Mubarak Fahad Al-Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Director General of the Joint Program Production Institution of the Gulf Cooperation Council, along with leaders from the Public Authority for Youth, heads and members of the participating delegations, and a number of young people with an interest in these fields.