KUWAIT, July 8 (KUNA) — The Kuwait National Library (NLK) hosted the British Council’s Platinum Jubilee Exhibition on Tuesday, showcasing rare photographs and publications that highlight the Council’s contributions to education in Kuwait.
Researcher and organizer of the event, Essa Dashti, informed KUNA that the exhibition was officially opened by the British Ambassador to Kuwait, Belinda Lewis.
Dashti noted that the display featured a unique collection of images capturing the British Council’s establishment in Kuwait in 1955, along with significant publications used in Kuwaiti schools for teaching English.
The week-long exhibition aligns with the 250th anniversary of historical ties between Kuwait and the United Kingdom.
Several high-profile visits were documented for the first time, including the visit of King Charles III, then Prince of Wales, in 1993, when he reopened the British Council following Kuwait’s liberation from the Iraqi invasion, as well as his historic second visit to Kuwait in 1997. (end) r nyt.ao
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Kuwait’s National Library celebrates British Council’s platinum jubilee
KUWAIT, July 8 (KUNA) — Kuwait National Library (NLK) hosted on Tuesday the British Council’s Platinum Jubilee Exhibition, displaying rare photos and publications documenting the Council’s role in the educational field in Kuwait. nResearcher in Kuwaiti-British relations and exhibition organizer Essa Dashti told KUNA that the exhibition was inaugurated by British Ambassador to Kuwait, Belinda Lewis. nDashti said that the exhibition included a rare collection of photos documenting the launch of the British Council’s work in Kuwait in 1955, in addition to important publications used in Kuwaiti schools to teach English. nThe exhibition, which will continue for a week, coincided with the 250th anniversary of historical relations between Kuwait and the United Kingdom. nPhotos of several high-level visits were displayed for the first time, including the visit of King Charles III, then Prince of Wales, in 1993, when he reopened the British Council following Kuwait’s liberation from the Iraqi invasion, in addition to his historic second visit to Kuwait in 1997. (end) r nyt.ao