The UAE presents a memorial to the Kuwaiti people in a message of loyalty that commemorates the strength of ties

In implementation of leadership directives Al-Rashida, By celebrating In view of the established fraternal relations between the United Arab Emirates and the sisterly State of Kuwait, for a week in all the emirates of the country, under the slogan “The Emirates and Kuwait…brothers forever,” the UAE government announced a memorial dedicated by the UAE to the brotherly Kuwaiti people, which will be erected in Al Shaheed Park in Kuwait City.

The UAE’s donation of the memorial to the State of Kuwait embodies a message of loyalty to the brothers, reflecting the depth of the deep-rooted brotherhood between them. The two countries And the two peoples, And immortal power Links and a landmark that bears witness to future generations of the solid foundations of relations and the unity of a common destiny.

The exceptional initiative to celebrate the established fraternal relations between the United Arab Emirates and the sisterly State of Kuwait for a week in all the emirates of the country reflects the great position that the UAE holds for the brothers in the State of Kuwait at the official and popular levels, and the interest of the country’s wise leadership in developing and developing relations. It also contributes to promoting new paths of popular and institutional rapprochement, and advancing paths of joint cooperation in various fields, in a way that serves the interests of the two countries and the two brotherly peoples.

The relations between the United Arab Emirates and the sisterly State of Kuwait are an exceptional model of brotherhood and bilateral cooperation, as they are based on deep historical ties and strong humanitarian ties, the foundations of which were laid by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, and Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, may God have mercy on him. Kuwait was one of the first supporters of the UAE Federation in 1977 1971It contributed to supporting his career strongly, and it was one of the first countries to establish official and diplomatic relations with the Emirates after the establishment of the Union. The UAE embassy in Kuwait was opened in the year 1972And the opening of the Kuwaiti Embassy in Abu Dhabi in the same year.

The slogan “The UAE and Kuwait…brothers forever” is considered an embodiment of a historical reality and a promising future, as the two countries share a common and ambitious economic, social and political vision, and seek to deepen integration in all economic, educational, media, cultural and sports fields, in addition to their unified positions in regional and international forums in support of the foundations of stability, peace, development and prosperity.

The importance of the memorial initiative stems from the fact that it represents a commemoration of the strength of relations between the two countries, as the monument constitutes a cultural beacon that reminds visitors of the extent of popular cohesion, the mixing of Emirati-Kuwaiti heritage and values, and the unity of the common destiny between the two peoples, to confirm that brotherhood and partnership are eternal, that days only strengthen them, and challenges only increase their cohesion.

The creative Emirati engineer Omar Al Gurg was appointed to design the memorial. Al Gurg is characterized by blending architecture with Arab heritage in a unique style and focuses his work on innovative design. He holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Queen’s University in Belfast. He coordinated the UAE Designers Exhibition 2024He participated in prominent exhibitions, including Dubai Design Week and the Fann Majlis BMW.

Martyr Park was chosen to erect the memorial dedicated by the Emirates because of the cultural beacon it represents and the status it holds in the souls of the Kuwaiti brothers, as it was named in honor of the martyrs of Kuwait. It is also distinguished by being an integrated cultural platform that is unique in its advanced architecture and includes several cultural and artistic facilities.

The monument will be built in the park in a location that allows visitors to see it from both inside and outside.

The park includes two main memorials: the Martyr’s Monument, which honors the martyrs of Kuwait, and the Constitution Monument, which commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the Kuwaiti Constitution. In the Martyr’s Park Memorial Museum, visitors are provided with more knowledge about the history of Kuwait, its previous battles, and the Gulf War.

Al Shaheed Park, which is part of the new Kuwait National Cultural District, includes several historical areas, museums, exhibition areas, open-air theatres, performance centers for concerts and theatrical performances, art exhibitions and other types of cultural events.