Kuwait is looking to preserve its historic buildings and heritage sites by restoring them and transforming them into museums and cultural tourism destinations, according to Sheikha Hala Bader Al Mohammad, an honorary member of the Kuwait Philatelic and Numismatic Society. Speaking at the opening of a special exhibition organized by the society, she stressed the importance of protecting buildings and sites that reflect Kuwait’s history, culture and heritage.
Sheikha Hala said restoring old buildings and converting them into museums and historical centers could help attract more tourists to Kuwait. She also emphasized the importance of preserving the country’s heritage for future generations, saying such sites can help younger people understand and connect with Kuwait’s history and roots.
She also highlighted the role of stamps and postcards in documenting the country’s past. Although many historic buildings no longer exist, old stamps and archival materials provide valuable evidence of their existence and offer a visual record of Kuwait’s development. She called on the relevant authorities to identify and protect remaining heritage sites and historical landmarks.
The exhibition features around 130 photographs of historic buildings and streets from the private collection of Kuwait Philatelic and Numismatic Society Vice Chairman Hisham Qasim Al-Balam. The collection provides a glimpse into Kuwait’s urban landscape and development from the late 1950s to the early 1960s.
Al-Balam said stamps are more than postage items, describing them as important records of a country’s cultural heritage and tourism development. The exhibition seeks to highlight Kuwait’s architectural and urban history while encouraging greater appreciation of the country’s heritage among residents and future generations.
