‘Talks with Al-Jarallah ignited UNESCO interest’
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At a glance
- Talks between researcher Fahad Faris Al-Jarba and journalist Ahmed Al-Jarallah have sparked UNESCO interest in Kuwait's Red Palace.
- Al-Jarba presented historical documents related to the palace to Al-Jarallah.
- This initiative is a step towards nominating the Red Palace for the World Heritage List.
Discussions between researcher Fahad Faris Al-Jarba and Ahmed Al-Jarallah, Dean of Kuwaiti journalism and Editor-in-Chief of Al-Seyassah and Arab Times newspapers, have brought Kuwait's historic Red Palace to the attention of UNESCO. Al-Jarba announced that their meeting has ignited international interest in the palace and its historical significance.
Researcher Fahad Faris Al-Jarba announced that his meeting with Ahmed Al-Jarallah... has drawn interest from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) regarding the palace and its historical significance.
Al-Jarba explained that his meeting with Al-Jarallah last year, during which they reviewed a comprehensive scientific and historical file on the Red Palace supported by English-language documents, garnered significant international attention. This engagement is viewed as a crucial step in the ongoing efforts to nominate the Red Palace for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
his meeting with Al-Jarallah last year, which included a review of the scientific and historical file on the Red Palace, supported by English-language documents, received a significant international response.
The researcher indicated that the meticulously prepared and compiled documents have substantially strengthened Kuwait's nomination file. He expressed optimism that these concerted efforts will ultimately lead to the Red Palace achieving its rightful place on the World Heritage List, recognizing its global historical importance.
This development marks a new step toward nominating the Red Palace for inclusion on the World Heritage List.
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